Restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, or fast-food places offer a variety of options when eating out. But it us that decide what to eat. Think about ways to make healthier choices when eating food away from home.
Here 5 tips eating foods away from home
1. Drinks right!
Choose plain water, fat-free or low-fat milk, unsweetened tea, and other drinks without added sugars to complement your meal. This may prevent you from excessive calorie intake.
2. Share a main dish
When you eating out with family you can divide a main entree between family and friends. Ask for small plates for everyone at the table. Small plates help you to control portion size.
3. Pack your snack
Pack fruit, sliced vegetables, or unsalted nuts to eat during road trips or long commutes or during works. No need to stop for other food when these snacks are ready-to-eat. This can help prevent from buy unhealthy snacks at mart or grocery.
4. Fill your plate with vegetables and fruit
You also can practice #Malaysianhealthyplate when eating outside. Learn more about Malaysian healthy plate. Select fruits as a side dish or dessert.
5. Check the calories, fat, and sodium
Many menus at restaurants now include nutrition information. Look for items that are lower in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. If not available search the nutrition information using #caloriecounter apps that available. You may use #WeHealth apps that have the food image recognition to search for the food calorie.
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