Eating one large sandwich at a fast food chain take pack on enough calories and sodium for an entire day. Luckily, restaurants and fast food chains are now offering more fruits and vegetable choices on their menus, making it easier to eat healthy while dining out. But their best sellers are still fat laden foods in large portions that you should try your best to avoid. These suggestions will help you select the most nutritious and low fat foods when dining away from home.
· Be cautious of any item with the words jumbo, giant, super or deluxe
· Stay away from any entrée with a "special" sauce
· Choose mashed or baked potatoes instead of french fries
· Ask for Mexican dishes with less guacamole, sour cream and cheese
· Ask for mustard or low fat dressing on wraps, subs and sandwiches
· Fill up on egg drop, miso, wonton, or hot & sour soup before your Chinese meal
· Order pasta with tomato based sauce instead of butter or cream based sauces
· Avoid Italian dishes with names like alfredo, carbonara, parmigiana, lasagna, and stuffed manicotti
· Choose steamed rice instead of fried rice
· Choose baked or grilled fish instead of battered or deep-fried fish
· Dress your salad with oil and vinegar instead of rich, creamy dressings
· Limit your intake of complimentary tortilla chips or bread sticks served before your meal
· Select thin-crust pizza with onions, mushrooms, peppers, broccoli and spinach
· Order chocolate milk instead of a chocolate milkshake
· Try to eat the same amount of food that you would at home
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