Are you eating well when you go out for a meal?
Probably not if you eat a lot of fast food.
Studies have shown that people who eat at
fast-food restaurants consume more fat and fewer
vegetables and have a higher body mass index
(BMI, a measurement of weight that takes height
into account) than people who do not eat at
fast-food restaurants.
With these findings in mind, you should limit
the amount of fast food you and your family eat
so that you can keep your weight in check. When
you do find yourself at a fast-food restaurant,
you can still make relatively healthy choices.
This means choosing grilled chicken over
"crispy" fried chicken, a single hamburger over
a double cheeseburger, water or low-fat milk
over regular soda and milkshakes, salads with
light dressings instead of fries and full-fat
dressings, and fruit instead of cookies and
other rich desserts. Enjoy your time dining out,
but remember: If you don't choose wisely, it
won't help your waistline, and you may not enjoy
the results!
