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If you are one amongst them who is conscious about the food that you eat in a restaurant then this article is just for you. These tips will definitely guide you on choosing the healthiest food when you are in a restaurant. * Salads are a terrific way to start your meal. But it is highly recommended to have the salad dressings like sauce or lime juice along, which will help you monitor your food intake. * When you are having fish or chicken or even vegetables ask them to grill it with very less oil or butter. It's best if you have it without any butter or oil. It is most healthy for your body if you can get it prepared without any oil or butter. * Always order your favorite pasta dishes along with tomato sauces rather than cream based sauces. Cream based sauces are high in calories which can make you fat if you don't burn them, whereas tomatoes not only make you fat but also are great antioxidants, and a rich source of vitamin C. * Cold drinks are found to be abnormally high in sugar content which is harmful for your body, so you must opt for water instead of such beverages along with your meal. * It is a healthy practice to share your dessert with your friend or family members, by doing that you will only have half a portion of it, and lesser intake of calories. Also your craving for dessert is satiated. * If you need an appetizer like soups to kick start your meal, then order one without cream based soups. Try out tomato based sauces that are good for your body and won't add up those unwanted calories to your body. There is also a great advantage of having soup prior to a meal. Soups can

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If you are one amongst them who is conscious about the food that you eat in a restaurant then this article is just for you. These tips will definitely guide you on choosing the healthiest food when you are in a restaurant.

* Salads are a terrific way to start your meal. But it is highly recommended to have the salad dressings like sauce or lime juice along, which will help you monitor your food intake.

* When you are having fish or chicken or even vegetables ask them to grill it with very less oil or butter. It's best if you have it

without any butter or oil. It is most healthy for your body if you can get it prepared without any oil or butter.

* Always order your favorite pasta dishes along with tomato sauces rather than cream based sauces. Cream based sauces are high in calories which can make you fat if you don't burn them, whereas tomatoes not only make you fat but also are great antioxidants, and a rich source of vitamin C.

* Cold drinks are found to be abnormally high in sugar content which is harmful for your body, so you must opt for water instead of such beverages along with your meal.

* It is a healthy practice to share your dessert with your friend or family members, by doing that you will only have half a portion of it, and lesser intake of calories. Also your craving for dessert is satiated.

* If you need an appetizer like soups to kick start your meal, then order one without cream based soups. Try out tomato based sauces that are good for your body and won't add up those unwanted calories to your body. There is also a great advantage of having soup prior to a meal. Soups can prevent you from adding up extra calories by not over filling your stomach with the main course.

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* If you are always used to having baked potatoes with cream, butter or cheese, then you need to change your habits and ask for tomato based soups or salsa. You will be cutting down on some serious calories and fat if you do that.

* You must always listen to your body and stop eating when you feel that your stomach is full.

* If you feel full, it’s not necessary to finish off the whole meal in the restaurant itself. You can take half of the meal to

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your home which you can finish off later on. This way you won't waste the food and also get two meals for the price of one.

* If you want to fill up your stomach and also want a low calorie meal, you can make appetizers or salads as your main course.

* For side dishes you can order baked potatoes or steamed vegetables that are healthy and avoid those high calorie French fries. This can help you cut down on some hefty calories.

* While selecting your favorite food from the menu look for dishes that are grilled, broiled, poached, or steamed which are low fat cooking methods. Avoid those dishes that's deep fried or that uses excess oil and butter.

* If you are going to have bread or bread roll order them without the butter or cheese. This will help you stick to a low calorie meal even while eating out.

* Even when you are eating in a restaurant, choose those dishes that are rich in fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are high in dietary fibers, vitamins and minerals. All of these are highly vital for your body functions.

* Order those dishes that are prepared from whole grain rather than refined flour. So instead of white bread you can order whole grain bread and instead of regular pasta you can go in for a whole grain one.

* If you are a person who's very particular about having desserts then you must order a fruit based one. This is good for your health as well as it is capable of satisfying your desire for a dessert.

* There is no need to be scared of eating your favorite dishes just because it is too fatty or high calorie. A well balanced diet includes food that is low cal as well as high cal. You have to just take care that you don't over eat high fat diet.

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