Diabetes & Dining out

Dining out can be challenging because of the large portion sizes and the unknown of how foods are prepared.

Here are a few suggestions when ordering.

1. Ask how items are prepared prior to ordering.
2. Look for items that are baked, broiled, roasted, grilled or steamed to save fat calories. Often foods that are stir fried, pan fried, etc. can add a lot of oil/fat to a dish.
3. Try to eat the same amounts (portion sizes) that you normally would at home.
4. Eyeball your portion sizes to help adhere - 1 cup of rice is about the size of a tennis ball, 3 ounces of meat is the size of a deck of cards.
5. Choose lean cuts of meat such as skinless chicken or turkey breast or seafood.
6. If you are watching your salt intake, limit sauces.
   

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