TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY WHILE DINING OUT IN THE SUMMER
3. Save half for later. If your entrée is too big, try saving half to bring for lunch the next day. Instead of stuffing yourself all at once, you’ll already have a meal prepared for the day ahead! 4. Balance dining with exercise. Frequent dining out can lead to unwanted weight gain, in addition to potentially harmful cholesterol or gastrointestinal issues. Adopting a daily exercise routine can help balance any extra calorie consumption with physical activity. Making it a habit to hit the gym or go for a run after a heavy restaurant excursion can greatly improve your health. 5. Suggest alternatives. Going to a restaurant isn’t the only way to socialize with friends in the summer! Suggesting healthier outdoor activities can help you get the outdoor socialization you want, while still maintaining your optimum health. Riding bikes, going for a walk, or taking a hike are all great ways to spend quality time outdoors with friends and family, while still doing a healthy activity. Contact Lewy Physical Therapy today! Do you want to find out more about how you can stay healthy and maintain a nutritious diet during the summer? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our licensed physical therapists. We’ll provide you with the resources you need for a healthy and happy summer ahead! Sources: https://www.statista.com/topics/1957/eating-out-behavior-in-the-us/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4025680/
Dining out and your health. According to a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health, frequent dining out can pose some serious health risks due to the exorbitant portion sizes served in American restaurants. Titled, “Mitigating the Health Risks of Dining Out: The Need for Standardized Portion Sizes in Restaurants,” this study analyzes the benefits of decreasing portion sizes on overall American health: “Most people lack the capacity to judge the caloric content of food and there is limited evidence that people make use of calorie-labeling information when it is available. Standardized portion sizes would not preclude people from eating as much as they want, but would make the amount they are getting fully transparent.” While this is a common concern, there are some steps you can take to make sure you are staying healthy, even when you are dining out more often. 1. Make sure your orders are healthy. As long as you are maintaining a nutritious diet, dining out shouldn’t be an issue. Especially if you are within the 72% who dines out for lunch every day, make sure to avoid greasy and fatty foods as much as possible. Instead of a cheeseburger, opt for a salad. 2. Try ordering an appetizer instead of an entrée. Appetizers are typically much smaller than main-course meals and are usually enough for one person. There are usually some healthy appetizer options that can fill you up without consuming too many calories!
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