our top 7 tips for eating out

Many of you will be on holidays right now & having so many meals out….so let us take you through our top 7 tips on how to manage your meals out!

Manage your portions:

1. Follow your hunger cues. Portion sizes at restaurants are usually large leading us to eat more. Listen to your body and stop eating when you are satisfied (usually this is around 5-8 spoons off what you think you can actually fit in) even if there is food still on the plate.

2. Divide up dessert. If you’re in the mood for a sweet dessert (like let’s be real….there is ALWAYS room for a treat), order one and ask for extra spoons to split with others.

3. Avoid super-sizing. Super-sized meal combinations at take out places might seem like a good deal, but they add more fat, calories, sugar and/or sodium.

Make better choices with your order:

4. Substitute your fries with vegetables or salad. 

5. Get sauce and dressings on the side. Sauces, condiments, dressings and spreads can add extra fat and sodium to your meal. Ask for these on the side and then use just enough to get some flavour. 

6. Skip drinks with added sugar & drink water. If you drink alcohol, limit it to one or two drinks for the day.

7. Plan ahead. Visit the restaurant's website ahead of time & set what you will order in your mind before you attend. Look for more nutritious options that are higher in protein, fibre and vitamins and lower in fat, sugar and sodium (salt).

At DVP Fitness we work closely with our clients on educating them on how to eat out & enjoy a diet-free life that still aligns with there overall goals. We give our clients recommendations on what to eat based on your lifestyle, preferences, goals, medical history and culture. We support our clients with meal planning and making nutritious choices when eating out.

Are you ready to start 2024 in the right direction & with a supportive & educative team?