I really like these articles. If in doubt, or if you’re picky, eat half and in some cases, a quarter of what is served, eat it slowly – I wish I could – or with a gulp of water between bites.
Babyfit’s Dining Out Guide
It’s almost impossible to drive down the street today without being ambushed by a few themed restaurants and fast-food joints ready to throw a burger down your throat and ruin your best nutritional intentions. But in this ruthless wilderness, you can still discover some hidden healthy treasures. Here are some that we’ve dug up. If you find ones you like, forward them to nicole@sparkpeople.com along with any details.
APPLEBEE’S
Low-POINT appetizers, desserts and entrees for dieters
BURGER KING
Chicken baguette sandwiches have just 350 cals and 5g fat.
CHIPOTLE
Instead of Chicken Burrito (1179 calories, 47g fat), try a Burrito Bol w/chicken, minus the rice, cheese, and sour cream (369 calories, 12g fat)
FAZOLI’S
You make your own pasta bowl, controlling the ingredients you want to include or eliminate.
You can also substitute whole wheat pasta.
JACK IN THE BOX
Chicken Fajita Pita is filling with only 10 grams of fat. Leave the shredded cheese out and make it 3 grams.
Skipping the mayonnaise or mayonnaise-based sauces can skim 100 or more calories and 12 grams of fat. Or use the Low Fat Herb Mayonnaise, with only 4 grams of fat.
OLIVE GARDEN
Restaurant encourages you to choose whole wheat linguine with your pasta selection. Whole wheat pasta has three times more fiber and roughly 17% fewer carbohydrates than traditional pasta.
OUTBACK
Order Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie without butter and seasonings and with cocktail or BBQ sauce
Try Tangy Tomato (fat free), Mustard Vinaigrette, Olive Oil & Red Wine Vinegar dressings
Order Grillers without butter or glaze during preparation
Order Outback Lamb without sauce
Order Chicken on the Barbie without butter.
Request bbq sauce to be used during preparation.
For Botany Fish of the Day and Salmon , order with cocktail sauce or fresh lemon instead of Remoulade Sauce.
For Barbie Chook ‘n Bacon , order prepared without butter or bbq sauce, and without the bacon and cheese.
PANERA BREAD
The Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad is a seasonal favorite.