| Whether you are a business traveler who may | | | | e-mailed so you can judge the healthier choices |
| frequently have to put up with hotel food or a | | | | before ordering it when you do visit the eating |
| young singleton who is often called out for beer | | | | joint. |
| and snack nights, staying on your diet may be a | | | | - Pick a restaurant that offers special, low fat or |
| challenge for you as you are usually eating out. | | | | low-calorie options such as diet plans, as the |
| However, here are many proven and easy tips to | | | | newer, health-conscious ones are apt to offer |
| eating out and also sticking to your diet. Being | | | | lighter servings as a customer privilege. |
| health conscious, you can follow a simple approach | | | | - Avoid fried food and forgo the breadbasket; |
| to stay in shape and also have your cake - | | | | instead opt for grilled or steamed food and whole |
| occasionally and without the cream! | | | | grain bread or pasta. |
| For example, when traveling by air, if you are not | | | | - Request to split the meal with a friend if you |
| flying business class, you may be offered a limited | | | | expect big servings and choose water as the |
| selection of in-flight snacks, which may be less | | | | preferred drink (hey, no calories - and now you |
| than healthy options such as salted peanuts. | | | | even get naturally flavored water, such as |
| However, if you take along a couple of protein or | | | | cucumber and raspberries tinged delights to make |
| granola sticks and bars or unsalted nuts, you are | | | | you miss the calorie-dense sodas less!) |
| sure to stay in the healthy weight-watchers zone | | | | - Select sandwiches and salads with care too, |
| even on business trips. | | | | skipping on the mayonnaise toppings, cheese |
| Even with a really busy schedule, you can manage | | | | drippings, croutons or other in-house sauces may |
| to stick to your diet with a bit of planning. Then | | | | be on the fatty side. Go instead for healthy fish |
| be it an office lunch at the new fast food | | | | protein or steamed chicken toppings besides |
| restaurant or when attending a party, you do not | | | | avocado and beans in the light salads. |
| have to lose out on any of the fun simply | | | | - For variety, try healthy selections from exotic |
| because of your diet! | | | | cuisines. For example, Japanese cuisine with its |
| Here are 6 tips for staying true to your diet | | | | "shabu shabu" soups, noodles or sushi (with |
| when dining out: | | | | cooked fish if you prefer) can make for a filling, |
| - Always call ahead to inquire about the restaurant | | | | tasty and healthy meal. |
| menu and the day's specials; have it faxed or | | | | |