A recent article published in
Health Magazine
revealed some common restaurant mistakes that healthy people on a diet
might make unconsciously, impeding their quest for weight loss. Listed
here are 5 of the most common mistakes healthy people make.
Mistakes you didn't realize you did
Most dieters believe that if they use a smaller plate they'll be eating less so they lose weight and stay healthy.
To
debunk that belief, it is not about the plate; it's what one eats and
how the food was cooked. One can put little amounts of food on your
plate each time, but if one goes for second servings then that is not
very healthy. Ask for foods that are grilled or steamed as they will
make you lose weight rather than look for smaller plates.
One of the restaurant mistakes healthy people make is that they usually order salads.
What
many diners fail to realize is that most chefs add butter or oil to
give flavor to the dish. The best thing to do is to ask for "dry salad"
instead. You can ask them to separate the serving of the dressing so
you have more control.
When
you want to eat healthy, you order lean meat, right? The tricky part
is those that are served with your steak. Most restaurants serve them
with side dishes cooked in butter or sauce. Most people think that this
is still healthy, but they should know better. You can ask that yours
be without those side dishes or you can ask for a side order of grilled
lemon just so you'll have some flavor on your steak.
Foods
look more appetizing when served in a different way but you shouldn't
let it distract you from being aware of what is served on your plate.
Check out the portioning as there might be more carbohydrates or the
salad has unhealthy dressing. Identifying small details like these can
really go a long way.
Another common mistake made is just ordering without asking questions.
A diner may be familiar with the
restaurant
or the chef but it is still wiser to ask questions. You might see in
the menu "grilled" or "steamed" but you will never know what other
components have been added. It is therefore better to ask if there is
cream, butter, or oil in the dish. It won't hurt to ask (Considering the
possible consequences, it will hurt NOT to ask.). Health-conscious
individuals tend to ask more about how their food was prepared to ensure
that they are being served the healthiest of foods.
These restaurant mistakes
healthy
people make are quite common and often times overlooked. For healthier
eating, it is advisable to be mindful and to be inquisitive rather than
relying on whatever is readily available.
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