Eating At Fast Food Restaurants
The Fast Food Challenge
If you're on the run and fast food is your only option, believe it or not you can make healthy fast food choices!
Chicken and fish can be good choices, but they can have more calories and fat if they are breaded or deep fried. Try options like baked chicken or smoked fish. Think about how your food will be made before ordering.
Chicken and fish can be good choices, but they can have more calories and fat if they are breaded or deep fried. Try options like baked chicken or smoked fish. Think about how your food will be made before ordering.
Eating out is a big part of today's lifestyle-and there is no reason why you should avoid restaurants because you have diabetes. However, when you are eating at a restaurant or at a fast food restaurant, it is important to know what you're eating and to make healthy choices.
Tips for eating out
- Don't be afraid to ask about the ingredients or the serving size of dishes.
- Try to eat the same portion size you would eat at home.
- Ask if you can order a smaller portion at a reduced price, share with your companion, or put extra food in a "doggy bag" to take home.
- Ask if no or less butter can be used in preparing your meal.
- Ask that sauces, gravy, salad dressings, sour cream, and butter be served on the side or left off.
- Choose broiled, baked, poached, or grilled meats and fish rather than fried.
- Ask for substitutions like low-fat cottage cheese, plain baked potato, or even steamed vegetables or a side salad instead of French fries.
This information is a summary from the "Complete Guide to Diabetes" and is provided with the permission of the American Diabetes Association.
It is a comprehensive book and recommended by the American Diabetes Association for those people that want to learn more.
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