Love trying new restaurants but also want to know how to eat healthy while eating out? Here are 7 tips that will make it easy!
I am definitely the biggest foodie you will meet, but I also value feeling good and listening to what is best for my body. I have gone through periods of trying foods that sound amazing but don’t make me feel the best, choosing to cook at home seven days of the week, and then finding the perfect balance!
Eating out when you’re on a health journey can definitely be stressful and overwhelming. That’s why we are here with the tips that will make the experience smooth!
Trying new restaurants is so important for your social life and enjoyment of life overall. Never feel like you need to completely restrict from this to keep living your best, healthiest lifestyle!
This post is all about how to eat healthy while eating out!
1. Start Every Meal With Warm Lemon Water
Warm lemon water is amazing for your digestive system in the morning or before any meal. Asking for a cup when you get to any restaurant will keep you in your routine and help your body function properly. It will also ensure you are getting enough hydration for the day!
2. Add A Veggie Starter
We all know about the basket of bread that is brought out at most restaurants before the meal. Replacing this with a veggie starter which is high in fiber and won’t spike your blood sugar is absolutely life changing! Your blood sugar will spike remarkably less if you start a meal with vegetables, and you will be left feeling more satisfied faster.
3. Replace Sugary Drinks
While we usually don’t feel tempted to have a sugary drink with the meals we have at home, a Lemonade or Shirley Temple always sounds good. Replacing sugary drinks with a drink like green tea or sparkling water can make your eating out experience 10x healthier. Find a favorite go-to and make it a new habit!
4. Review The Menu In Advance
A huge problem that arises when we try to eat healthy at restaurants is being overwhelmed with all of the options and ending up choosing the option that sounds the best rather than what would make you feel the best. Try taking a look at the menu beforehand when you’re less hungry or in a rush so you can make the best choice!
5. Focus On Veggies
Don’t let veggies slip your mind while eating out! Focusing on veggies as a big part of your main meal will fill you up faster with the nutrients you need. Try to avoid choosing a meal that doesn’t have all three essentials: protein, carbs, and fats. It’s all about balance!
6. Drop The Restrictive Mindset
Choosing to eat healthy at restaurants should not be seen as restrictive behavior. Society can definitely put this idea in our minds, but if its what makes you feel the best, that’s all that matters. Mindset is one of the most important things that makes or breaks the changes we try to make in our lives. Don’t forget that intuitive eating is one of the greatest forms of self-love that we can give to ourselves!
7. Add A Digestive Supplement
If you find yourself having problems digesting foods while eating out, it may be a good idea to implement a digestive supplement. I love the one from HUM. It is affordable and made with clean ingredients. Ginger and peppermint leaf promote healthy digestion along with fennel seed to promote nutrient absorption!
