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Does your family go out to eat often? Many families across
the nation eat out several nights of week because of hectic schedules that seem
to somehow always get busier. However, did you know meals out could mean up to
300 more calories for your kids or teens?
Sometimes when schedules are extremely busy, it’s hard to
find the time to cook and put together a nutritious meal for your family. However,
it’s extremely important to eat more meals at home rather than at a fast food
chain or the local pizzeria.
This doesn't mean you should never take the kids along with
you for a night out. If you’re planning a meal out soon, here’s a couple of
tips to remember while out to eat, courtesy of mnn.com.
- Limit the amount of sugary beverages high in calories to one serving and then have your kids switch to a glass of ice water.
- Skip the kids menu all together. The items on the kids menu tend to be the most fattening items on the menu such as chicken fingers, mac and cheese, French fries and burgers.
- If you’re going to a restaurant that you know will put a complimentary bread basket or bowl of tortilla chips – politely decline before they arrive at the table. This adds a ton of extra calories on to your meal.
- Don’t look at the dessert menu. A restaurants dessert serving can add a lot of calories to a meal. If you’re craving something sweet, go home with your family and serve one small individual serving of ice cream or some fruit.
Do you have any additional tips to remember while dining
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