Eating out means navigating a mine field of hidden calories, fat, and sodium. In this Health Smarts video, Robin Miller, MD, spotlights "healthy" calorie bombs and shares tips to place a smart order next time you eat out.
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Hi, I'm Dr. Miller. Here's an important health tip for the next time you eat out. Even healthy sounding options huber hidden calories, fat and sodium. For example, one chain chicken burger drops 946 calories, and a stunning 57 grams of bad fat on your plate, and the healthy soundings citrus chicken salad, at another chain has 2548 calories.
More than a day's worth for most of us, and 32 grams of unhealthful fat wow! how can you avoid this calorie traps? Check out the restaurant online nutrition info before you go, and keep an eye on the portion size. At many popular restaurants, three or more normal servings are often heaped onto one belt busting plate.
Eat a third and take the rest home, you save dough and make yourself younger. You'll have three meals for the price of one night out. For more ways to watch your waist, check out all our smart tips right here.
Eating a healthy meal can be a challenge at restaurants or when grabbing fast food. Even options listed as low-calorie on the menu may have hidden fat and sodium. Know what to choose when eating out, and what to skip.
