Chapter 10
Navigating the Minefields of Eating Out and Special Occasions
In This Chapter
Adopting strategies for eating out successfully
Staying on track while eating in social situations
Minding your sugar intake during vacations, holidays, and special occasions
Even when you get your day-to-day eating under control at home and at work, eating well when you’re out at restaurants or celebrating special occasions can still be a daunting challenge. Restaurant menus are filled with scrumptious creations that are often packed with fat and sugar, and the holiday season lures people into a sense of abandon when it comes to the endless amounts of delicious, high-sugar goodies that are constantly available. On top of those, add the occasional dinner party, birthday, or other celebration, and you may find that a third of your meals (or more) over the course of a year are “abnormal” — which is code for “I ate way too much food, and most of it was junk.”
In this chapter, I give you strategies for making smart choices at restaurants and tips for eating out without pigging out. I discuss ways for you to eat reasonably during the holidays and other special events, so you can still enjoy yourself ...
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