Sunday
Mar292009
Fast-Food Suggestions
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 10:00AM
Even if you are diligent about packing healthful foods when traveling, or finding restaurants with nutritious choices when eating out, there may be times when your healthy dining options are limited. While I suggest you avoid eating fast food entirely, if you must, please keep these natural health tips in mind when ordering:
- No matter how hungry you are, you are better off ordering a small amount of food and making up for it with healthier foods later. Don't super-size or add on items.
- Pile on the lettuce, tomato and other vegetables that come with your order, to add some fiber and antioxidants.
- If you order a salad, choose the low-fat dressing, and add sparingly. One serving of full-fat dressing can be equal to the amount of fat in a cheeseburger!
- Finally, ask to see a list of the nutritional content of menu items. Some restaurants have them posted - if they don't, ask for them, and ask yourself if you really want to eat there.
Reader Comments (2)
Hi!
Greetings from MTY, Mexico.
I have found your delightful blog of tips. I read them all. I will became a faithful fan. I love your phase: "Making daily wise decisions..." There is no more truth than that. I wish you could include more tips about avoiding toxins. I do write a blog in Spanish of tips to eliminate and avoid toxins.I would appreciate your contribution
Best wishes,
Gabriela Tijerina
PURA VIDA
MONTERREY, MX
On behalf of Dr. Weil thank you so very much for your nice comments. Dr. Weil does have more information on toxins and I suggest you go to www.drweil.com and on the far right of the page is a blank Search box. Type in the word toxins and click the red Search button to see many articles where Dr. Weil has suggestions on eliminating toxins.
Again--thank you! And if you would like to post a link to your blog please do so.