Should you Eat Out?
Is eating out making you fat? The answer could very well be yes. When you cook your own food, you are solely in control of what goes in the pot, so to speak. Dining out tastes great, it's easier, and it's usually enjoyable all around. But do you ever feel unusually full when you leave the restaurant? At home, you might not have white bread with butter, or a greasy appetizer, or that main course steak that's over 12 ounces. It's great to dine out and enjoy yourself, but are you going overboard? Eating at home gives you more control over what you're ingesting. You decide to add oil or butter to the frying pan, you decide to broil, bake or boil, and you decide how much pasta to throw in the pot- whole wheat please! Next time you dine out, pay attention to the wording on the menu and do make special requests. Bon Appetit!