Adopting a well-balanced diet for you and your family
doesn't mean you have to avoid dining out altogether, it just means
you have to know how to make the right choices. Today many
restaurants offer smart options. If you're in the know, the menu
from any type of restaurant - from Cajun to Vietnamese - is open to
you.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES:
Calorie King: The
Calorie King Food Database holds the nutritional information for
over 50,000 American generic and brand name foods (including over
260 fast-food chains). There is a wide range of nutrient data and
information available including calorie count charts, fat content,
fiber content, protein content and much, much more.
Eating Out Guide
from the American Heart Association.
Features pre-meal and ordering advice and heart healthy tips for
international cuisine.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Tips for Eating Out: Another resource from the American
heart Association, grouped according to restaurant type. You can
also order a
brochure.
Mayo Clinic Eating Out Guide:
This
handy 34-page reference is designed to fit in your pocket ready for
use in helping you make good, healthy selections off the menu when
dining out.
