This quick-tip falls under the you’ll-never-know-unless-you-ask category. Ever been to a restaurant and been less than thrilled by the regular fare of refined carbs or butter-filled baked goods? Well …
“Ask The Restaurant If It Offers A Healthier Alternative”
I know for a fact that restaurants like Olive Garden will substitute whole-grain linguine for their regular pasta in most of their dishes and many restaurants also offer whole-wheat breads as an alternative.
Low-fat versions of the same dishes, vegetable-substitutions for red-meat, dividing portions into two before bringing a dish to the table … the list of things a restaurant may be able to do to improve the dietary value of your meal is potentially endless.
Try it the next time you are eating out - your restaurant might just surprise you!
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