Dinner Tips

You should try to consume fewer calories from your dinner meal than any other meal. Dinners should be plan around the family in a dinning room setting. This is an excellent time to communicate with the family by discussing low stress issues. Dinner is the most important meal to plan because at the end of the day it is easy to overeat.

Dining Out Guidelines

• Ask your server how the food is prepared. To avoid getting a lot of hidden fats in your meal, inquire about the butter, margarine, cream or oil that may be used in preparing that item.  
• Don't be afraid to make special requests. Most restaurants are willing to accommodate your dietary needs when possible.  
• Entrees that are baked, broiled, grilled or poached are normally lower in fat than selections that are fried or sautéed.  
• Order plainer side dishes such as a baked potato, rice, pasta or steamed vegetables instead of mashed potatoes, french fries or coleslaw.  
• Condiments such as salad dressing, butter, sour cream, sauces and gravies can almost always be ordered on the side. Use them sparingly!  
• Ask for low fat or skim milk for your coffee instead of cream or half and half.  
• Portion sizes served in most restaurants are very large. Take a doggie-bag Products so you can enjoy the rest at another meal. Keep your portion of lean meat, pork, skinless chicken or fish to the size of a deck of cards (3 oz.).

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