Couple dining out questions
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| Tue, 02-27-2007 - 10:49pm |
Hi everyone.
Dh and I dine out very little, because he is always working. But on special occasions, we will like to go to a nice restaurant. It's during these times that I might not follow the plan to a T, and order some unfriendly things, knowing I'll jump back on the beach the very next meal.
But my question is, when I am out, say with a friend for nothing special, how do I know the choices I am making are ok? I mean, I know the basic guidlines, but say for instance, I want to order a grilled chicken sandwich, and I ask them to put it on sour dough. That sounds like something I would do. Have I made a good choice? I know salads and fresh fruit will always be a good pick, but sometimes you wanna have something that you don't have at home. It's hard to check labels on food you are getting at a restaurant!!
So I want to make a good choice just based on common sense.
One other question, I am noticing that a lot of restaurants now serve sugar free desserts. I realize this isn't something that I would want to have every night (well, I WOULD want to have it, but shouldn't lol), but are they a good choice for a little sweet treat? I notice Sugar free apple pie a lot. Are there hidden dangers there?
Thanks everyone!
Carla

Hi Carla,
Dh and I dine out very little, because he is always working. But on special occasions, we will like to go to a nice restaurant. It's during these times that I might not follow the plan to a T, and order some unfriendly things, knowing I'll jump back on the beach the very next meal.
Carla...this is what South Beach is all about.
Another idea if you want dessert while dining out - fresh fruit. Most restaurants offer some type of fruit dessert. If it contains any non-friendly ingredients ask them to omit them and have just the fruit.