Ask for nutrition information (for example, calories, saturated fat, and sodium) before you order when eating out.
Choose foods that are steamed, broiled, baked, roasted, poached, or stir-fried, but not deep-fat fried.
Share food, such as a main dish or dessert, with your dining partner.
Take part of the food home with you and refrigerate immediately. You […]

 
Subway                               Calories                Fat                     Protein            Carb
6” Veggie Delight                 200                     2.5                         7                   37
6” Turkey Breast with Ham  270                    4.5                         18                  40 […]

KFC are slowing following in the footsteps of these other fast food venues by offering a warm chicken salad for 256 calories without the dressing, and for an extra 32 calories you can add the low fat vinaigrette. They also offer a side dish of corn on the cob for only 150 […]

Many people are familiar with the governments recommendations on having your total fat in take to 20 to 35% of your daily calories. They can’t tell you exactly what percent as everyone is different but this is a good percentage to shoot for.

An example would be a person on a 2,000 calories […]

These few basic rules will make it easier to maintain your diet and weight loss goals even when you are out for the night. Guidelines where written by helpguide.org.

Order it to go – Studies show that people tend […]

McDonalds have made many changes to their menu and offer a Penne Pasta Salad with Italian style chicken at a mere 266 calories. It has less than 5% fat and that includes the dressing. This looks gorgeous and has big chunks of chicken so, unlike some chicken salads, you won’t have to […]

Eating on the run doesn’t have to be disastrous to your health. Though most fast foods are higher in fat, calories and sugar than home-prepared foods, there are many healthier fast food choices. Try some of the fast foods listed below when your on the go. […]

Fast-food restaurants are widely known and characterized both by food which is supplied quickly after purchased, and by minimal service. Often this food is referred to as fast food. In response to increasing backlash against “fast food”, the industry has been trying to move […]

Eating a variety of cuisine doesn’t mean you have to leave your health behind.
Healthy Thai Dining
A perk of modern living is having so many restaurants to choose from. But with choice comes confusion. To help, here are tips for sensible eating at four of the most popular ethnic restaurant types.

Start with […]

Keep calories and fat in check with these pointers.
An Unhealthy Ritual
Eating out has become a ritual in our busy lives. Unfortunately, it has become increasingly harder to dine at restaurants and maintain a healthy diet. Learn to navigate your favorite menus by keeping these simple pointers in mind.

From longer workdays to busy after […]