Eating Out

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Eating Out

• It can be healthy!

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ASK ???

• Take time to read menu.
• Many identify healthy options.
• Ask what is in the meal.
• Share with a partner or ask for a container.
• EAT SLOWLY!!!
• Remember that you are paying Dont feel guilty
  about asking questions or making a special
  request or substitution.

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Fast Foods

• Watch out for Jumbo, Deluxe, and Super
  Sized
• Cheaper isnt always healthier!
• Extra Value Meal Deal costs a whopping 1400
  calories.
• The All You Can Eat Buffet is not your friend!
• Check the nutritional value.
• Average meal is 1000 calories.
• Plan ahead.
• Eat healthy the other days!

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Know the Lingo

• Avoid heavy cheese and creamy sauces.
• Broiled is usually better than fried, crispy, or
  breaded.
• Steamed, grilled, stir fried, or basted is
  a good choice.
• Look for a medley of vegetables or fruit in the
  description. Order as sides hold the butter!
• Low Cal
• Beware of low fat and low carb!

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Dont be Fooled

• Order without toppings
• Skip the bread basket and pass on the peanuts.
• Say yes to salad with dressing on the side.
• At the salad bar look out for fatty toppings.
• Choose WATER or low fat/skim milk!

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Dessert

• Plan ahead before ordering your meal.
• SHARE!
• Consider fruit options but dont be fooled!
• Low fat or fat free yogurt
• Sorbets are low cal but high in sugar.

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Lets look at the menus

• McDonalds cheeseburger happy meal with a Sprite.
• How can you make it healthier?
• Pick a healthy meal at McDonalds

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Lets look at the menus

• Mighty Taco
• Super Mighty, chips and salsa, large Pepsi
• Can you make it healthier?
• Tim Hortons
• Whats a better choice?
• Sesame Bagel with veggie cream cheese coffee
• 2 doughnuts and a hot chocolate
• 5 chocolate timbits iced cappuccino