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Choose heart healthy cooking methods. Steamed. Poached. Broiled. Grilled. Stir Fry. Baked.
Choose lean cuts of meat, skinless poultry, fish or legumes.
Say YES to veggies!
Ask if a dish can be made lower fat. Ask for sauces, gravies and dressings on the side.
Dos:
Share a large portion, choose a half portion or take leftovers home, store safely and enjoy for lunch tomorrow.
Don’t starve yourself before you go out. Have a healthy snack before you go and you’ll be less likely to overeat.
Don’ts:
Don’t pick menu items described as buttery, buttered, sauteed, fried, crispy, creamed, cheesy, scalloped.
Don’t fill up on pre-meal bread!
Don’t add high-fat things to salads (bye bye bacon and croutons)
Remember – if you have a treat every day, it’s no longer a treat. It’s a habit!
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