Dining out on a diet

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Dining out on a diet

Just because you're watching your weight doesn't mean that you need to forgo the pleasure of eating out. Fortunately, most restaurants offer a healthy choice as part of their standard menu, even if its not highlighted as such on the menu.

If you want something special, ask - don't be afraid to tell the waiter or waitress that you would. Like your vegetables served without butter or your fish without any sauce, but make sure you do it when they take your order.
Avoid high-fat starters such as avocado, pate or anything deep fried - choose melon, soup, salad, shellfish or smoked salmon instead.

Avoid creamy sauces, pastry and anything fried.

Vegetarian options are not necessarily lower in calories, avoid dishes that contain cheese or nuts.

You don't have to miss out on dessert, just choose wisely. Fruit-based puddings, sorbet, or meringue-based desserts are a good choice.

Be careful about how much you drink. A glass of wine may only contain around 100 calories, but one glass very easily leads to another.

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Last update 25th Sept 2006