{"id":7876,"date":"2010-10-21T23:23:58","date_gmt":"2010-10-22T05:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/?p=7876"},"modified":"2011-02-11T10:21:42","modified_gmt":"2011-02-11T16:21:42","slug":"menu-porn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/2010\/10\/21\/menu-porn\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Healthy at Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MENU PORN<\/h1>\n
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\"\"<\/a>Eating healthy in a restaurant can be a real challenge. \u00a0This is especially true since most establishments use words designed to entice you and make your mouth water. \u00a0In order to be sure that you\u2019re choosing the right delicious and nutritious meal when you\u2019re eating out, I\u2019ve got some quick tips to help decipher the menu:<\/p>\n

1. <\/strong> We all know that grilled chicken is good for you and that fried chicken is bad, right? \u00a0What you may not have realized, however, is that breaded, battered, crusted, crispy and crunchy are all names used for fried! \u00a0Did you really think they were going to batter it in fresh greens?<\/p>\n

2. <\/strong> You don\u2019t have to limit yourself to just grilled options; ordering roasted or broiled is generally a good alternative as well. \u00a0If you see descriptions that include words like smothered, country-style, creamy, au gratin, or buttered, you should keep on moving. \u00a0All of these terms tend to indicate that the dish will be higher in calories and fat.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> As you peruse the menu, try to search out descriptions that include the words fresh, steamed, multi-grain, or vegetables.<\/p>\n

I know it can be difficult, but try not to get swept up in the fanciful descriptions of the food. \u00a0Pay attention to what you\u2019re actually ordering and, whenever possible, try to make the healthy selection.<\/p>\n