Dining Out - Why Not Eat Healthy?

Ever since the processed foods became popular, the western diet shifted to more ready-to-eat meals rather than cooking from scratch. Of course, they are convenient. But, they can also negatively impact your health. Not to mention the obsession with eating at restaurants. Dining out gives a great experience, and restaurant food is meant to smell, look, and taste great. However, sometimes, it means the dishes lose their nutrition when they are drenched in rich sauces, butter, salads with creamy dressings, and fruits and vegetables.

That said, it’s possible to have a great dining experience while eating healthy if you choose to dine at the health food store Castle Hill.

Here are a few pointers for healthy dining:-

Choose the Right Place to Dine Out

Nowadays, you can find nutrition station Castle Hill that serves healthy foods almost everywhere. The key to healthy dining out is to know what you are planning to eat before you get it into the restaurant or café and are tempted by their enticing menu options. Most restaurants have menus online where you could find the nutrition information of each dish. Doing a little research can help to choose the destination with the healthiest options and visit the Castle Hill cafe ready to order the best food and ask for alternative options when necessary.

Plan Ahead

Try to eat light food prior to visiting the restaurant. Eat slowly because fast eaters tend to overeat than slow eaters as they are satisfied with less food. It takes about 10minutes for the brain to get the message from the stomach that you aren’t hungry. You could pick up a restaurant that’s close to your workplace or house so that you can reach by walking, avoid parking, and more importantly, walking is good for your health. A brisk walk after a meal gives you time to chat with your friend or partner and aids digestion.

Balance Your Meal

Try to balance your dishes by including healthier selections from different food groups, including fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean protein foods, and whole grains. Go for freshly made salads to give you a balanced bowl. You could choose salads with grilled or baked chicken, beans, and seafood for providing protein with fibre and other nutrients. Dressing on the side to control how much you use. Tomato, lettuce, avocado, and onions are a great options for dressing. Choose ketchup, mustard, or salsa.

As you see, eating healthy when dining out doesn’t have to be difficult. All you need to do is focus on adding healthy items to your plate.

The author is a chef specialising in serving healthy foods that are fresh, sustainable produce. He caters for all needs including vegetarian, vegan, paleo, dairy free and gluten free.