| With our increasingly busy lifestyle many families are | | | | The main dishes to exclude when dining out in the |
| choosing to eat out more often. While it may be | | | | Indian Restaurants are the fried breads, dishes |
| rather expensive, for some it is the only logical | | | | served with large amounts of nuts and dishes made |
| choice. However, if you're trying to watch your | | | | with coconut milk. Overall, Indian cuisine is a |
| weight, it can be difficult making the right food | | | | wonderful dining option when you are watching what |
| selections while eating out at restaurants! | | | | you eat. |
| This is a simple guide to some kinds of popular foods | | | | Some of the most fattening dishes you could |
| that people often choose when they eat out. | | | | possibly dream of are found in Italian Restaurants. |
| Chinese (and Asian food generally) offers a wide | | | | Fried Mozzarella sticks, Lasagna, thick creamy Alfredo |
| variety of broth-based soups, stir-fried treats, | | | | pasta dishes and many others cloud your judgment |
| steamed fish and vegetable dishes, rice, chow mien, | | | | when skimming over the menu. However, you will |
| and other menu items that delicious low-calorie and | | | | also find many healthy dishes to make your mouth |
| low fat choices. | | | | water as well. Thin crust pizza with vegetable |
| There are of course many foods that you should | | | | toppings, pasta with tomato-based sauces, chicken |
| avoid as well. Fried egg rolls, fried wontons, dishes | | | | cacciatore, chicken Marsala, and biscotti are a few |
| made with duck, egg foo yung, and fried chicken | | | | items that will keep you at the Italian table without |
| should not be ordered if you're trying to eat healthy. | | | | having to give up your commitment to cut calories |
| It isn't that they are bad dishes; they simply tend to | | | | and watch fat intake. Salads and soup choices are |
| have more fat and salt in them than the others. Fried | | | | also something to consider. Avoid most deserts in the |
| rice should be replaced by steamed rice. The | | | | Italian Restaurants, most are just like the cheese |
| all-you-can-eat buffet should be avoided at all costs | | | | dishes you find here, very rich. |
| (regardless of what type of food). | | | | You may have many opportunities to eat out with |
| If you are lucky enough to have a good quality | | | | your wife and friends. It's important to remember |
| restaurant with Indian Cuisine, you have a number of | | | | that while you are watching you're weight, you don't |
| delicious healthy, low-fat options to choose from. | | | | have to exclude yourself from all of the great food |
| Chicken, fish, veggies, steamed rice; legumes are | | | | available in quality restaurants. You simply need to |
| included in healthy dishes throughout the menu. Bean | | | | pay attention to what you are eating and remember |
| soups are delicious and healthy. You can opt for | | | | that moderation goes along way. |
| Chapati, Chicken or Shrimp Vindaloo, or Lamb kabobs. | | | | |