More Filipinos are dining out more often. whether it is
lunch with the family on weekends, quick workday
lunches with officemates, breakfast meetings, romantic
dinners, or snacks with friends. But eating out need
not mean eating unhealthy meals. Here are guidelines
on how to make wise food choices.
APPETIZERS. Light soups, fresh veggies and fruits, and
crackers are your best bet.
Breads. Great breads to have are the plain ones like
rolls, toast, muffins, crackers and breadsticks. Be
careful about the serving sizes, too. Remember that
there are breads that contain fat, like biscuits,
cornbread, and pancakes.
Salads. Choose vegetable and fresh fruit salads with
light dressing like lemon juice or vinegar. Don?t
order coleslaw, canned fruits, and gelatin salads.
Meat, Poultry and Fish. Don’t go for fried dishes or
casseroles, choose those that are broiled, baked,
roasted or grilled. Omit the gravy and sauces.
Vegetables. Raw, stewed, steamed, baked or grilled
veggies are best.
Starchy Side Dishes. Have baked, steamed or boiled
potatoes, rice or pasta. Avoid the margarine or sour
cream, as well as fried starches or dishes served in
cream sauce.
Desserts. For dessert, you can have fresh fruits or
fresh fruit juices. But if you really want to have ice
cream or cake, go for plain ice cream, sherbet or
frozen yogurt, and have a plain cake like sponge or
angel food.
(taken FROM NESTLE sweet life club)