5 Tips to Eating Healthy in Social Situations

1.

If you are going to go out to a restaurant for any occasion try to look up the menu before you get there, most of the time there is more health facts on-line than on the establishment menu. You can then find what is healthy and go with that option, or know what substitutions you can make ahead of time.

2.

When you are invited to someone’s house, offer to bring something (if the host says yes) you can make something healthy that you like and goes with the meal. This is also a good trick for pot-lucks; I am always the one who brings the healthy option to pot-lucks.

 

3.

Eat a little bit before you go. A piece of fruit or a handful of nuts can help curb hunger and not let you eat so much, especially if you are not eating right away and there are appetizers and breads put in front of you until the food is served.

 

4.

Make lunch your biggest meal. If you have a hand in making plans try to opt for a lunch, this is twofold because lunch is usually cheaper and places offer deals, but also if you happen to over eat you, work it off during the rest of the day.

 

5.

Drink Water!! This will help you stay or get full without eating too much. Also it will help you to avoid some of those empty calories alcohol will give you. I’m not saying don’t have a drink, but try a glass of wine or light beer as opposed to high calorie mixed drinks.

**Bonus Tip…Try celebrating special occasions by doing other things rather than just going out to eat!**

Live Healthy,
    Nadia