The Best Takeout Tricks For Weight Loss
No matter how much we enjoy making dinner every night, sometimes our busy schedule calls for the use of convenient takeout services that let us order pretty much any type of food at any time and have it delivered right to our doors! Nevertheless, it is still important to be mindful of what you're eating and how you can make better diet choices, especially if weight loss is your end goal.
We've outlined some useful tips you can take that will help regain control over what you're eating and make smarter food choices without ruining your diet! Try them next time you order takeouts!
1. Put It On a Plate
Eating a takeout meal right out of the container may cause you to eat more as portions are usually large... Instead, turn your takeout food into a proper sit-down dinner, where you're truly enjoying every bite at the kitchen or dining table. After you've filled your plate with one serving, put the rest of the food away so you're not tempted to go back for seconds.
2. Balance Your Fast Food Cravings
Going to eat takeout several times a week? Then, make sure you don't go for the unhealthiest options and choose something more suitable for weight loss. Already had pizza this week? Opt for a salad, or a grain bowl instead! But if you're a devoted pizza fan, steer clear of meat toppings like pepperoni, ham, or sausage and pile on the veggies! Adding toppings like mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, or onions will allow you to get the fiber-rich benefits of produce.
3. Order a Veggie Side
If you supplement your meal with a side of roasted broccoli or a nice big Greek salad, you'll be less inclined to eat the whole order of pasta that came with it. This way, you're also making sure you're getting your daily dose of greens without compromising the main you truly want.
4. Avoid Restaurant Dressings
Salad dressings are tricky! If you're eating a salad mixed with a ton of ranch dressing, you're doing yourself a disservice. Again, opt for lighter yogurt- or olive oil-based options, or make a healthy salad dressing at home. You can also ask for dressing on the side and use it sparingly in your dish.
5. Ask For Healthier Swaps
In most restaurants, you can swap out white rice for brown rice or quinoa, and plain pasta for whole-grain pasta or even zucchini noodles. If you're getting a sandwich, go for baby carrots or a side salad instead of a bag of potato chips, and instead of French fries with your burger, how about a nice side of deliciously roasted Brussels sprouts or some sweet potato fries? There are so many ways you can lighten the calorie load of your meal!
