Welcome to Healthy Diet Tips Revealed
Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Article
This is a selection made from among articles on Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for future reading, click here.
Healthy Restaurant Eating
from: Joe SerpicoHere's food for thought....did you know the average restaurant meal has over 1,000 calories? That's enough to blow any healthy eating plan. Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines, you can dine out without having to sacrifice good taste and nutrition.
1. Avoid ordering an appetizer. It's not widely known that some appetizers have more calories and fat than the main course. Plus, many appetizers are fried and served with heavy sauces which will add to your intake of saturated fat as well as trans fats and calories. It's not a healthy way to start your meal.
2. Say "yes" to salad. Salad is a healthy eater's best friend. Not only will it fill you up so you'll consume fewer calories overall, but it will also give you a hefty dose of antioxidants which are heart healthy. Be sure to ask your waitress to hold the croutons and cheese which will further reduce your caloric load. Also, choose your dressing wisely. Avoid cream based dressings and go for the vinegar based ones. You also have the option of using vinegar and olive oil which is heart healthy.
3. Make the right entree selection. Go for broiled and grilled rather than fried. Not only will you save calories and fat grams, you'll also avoid trans fats which are so prevalent in fried foods. Instead, consider asking for a doubles order of vegetables with your entree. Very few Americans are getting the 7-9 servings of fruits and vegetables recommended for optimal health. Plus, by avoiding the starch, you'll be reducing your caloric and carbohydrate load. Also, stick to tomato based sauces rather than cream based and you'll enjoy a considerable calorie savings. Lastly, ask for the sauce to be served in a separate dish on the side so you can control the amount you eat.
4. Think about what you're drinking with your meal. By not ordering an alcoholic beverage, you've saved yourself a considerable number of calories. Try sipping iced tea sweetened with a noncaloric sweetener, a diet soft drink, or water with lemon. You'll be glad you did when you consider the calorie savings.
5. Indulge your sweet tooth wisely. Many of the chain restaurants now offer a low fat or low carbohydrate dessert selection such as a low carb cheesecake. These are wise choices for the health conscious eater and still allow you to end the meal on a sweet note. If a healthy dessert option isn't available, try a cup of coffee with skim milk to help satiate your desire for something sweet.
6. Learn to control your portions. Many restaurants are serving larger quantities of food than in the past. If this is the case, put aside a portion of your entree at the beginning of the meal to take home with you. If you remove it from your plate before you start eating, you'll be less tempted to overindulge.
By following these steps, you can make your dining experiences not only healthy, but enjoyable. Your heart will thank you!
About the Author
Joe Serpico is webmaster at aa-fitness-guide.com. For much more information regarding exercise, health, nutrition, and fitness, visit http://www.aa-fitness-guide.com
Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein News
Sports Nutrition - Female Soccer (subscription)
Sports Nutrition Female Soccer (subscription), UK - Optimum antioxidant protection, muscle growth and immune system support. Myopro Whey Protein . a powder that mixes to a vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or ... |
Wake Up Your Workout With ON’s New Coffee Flavored 100% Whey Gold ... - NPIcenter (press release)
Wake Up Your Workout With ON’s New Coffee Flavored 100% Whey Gold ... NPIcenter (press release), Canada - Strength athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking for a fresh new way to take the ‘routine’ out of their training regimen can try Optimum Nutrition’s (ON) ... |
Nutritionist Jonny Bowden (Part II): Best Foods for Proteins ... - Natural News.com
 Natural News.com | Nutritionist Jonny Bowden (Part II): Best Foods for Proteins ... Natural News.com, AZ - I think it can be very valuable, but in the long range year in year out without any fish in the diet, without any eggs, without any whey protein I think ... |
ON's New Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein™ Is Pure Micellar - NPIcenter (press release)
ON's New Gold Standard Natural 100% Casein™ Is Pure Micellar NPIcenter (press release), Canada - Each serving provides 24 grams of micellar casein protein including 9.6 grams of essential amino acids. Since the beginning in 1987, Optimum Nutrition has ... |