Healthy Alternatives When Eating Out

I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing fourth of July weekend. I would like to say Happy Birthday to my dad, whose birthday is today!

Well, CNN's FitNation put out an article today about eating healthy when eating out (check it out). It lists the many ways at which you can choose healthier and more nutritious options when eating out with friends and family. It also makes a good point that each person's dietary needs are different- some people may have to worry about calories while others, sugar or salt.

For example, if you have high blood pressure, foods high in sodium might be your primary concern. So that means when eating out at a chinese restaurant try to stay away from foods high in MSG such as lo mein, fried rice, egg rolls and choose steam vegetables, chicken, steak or seafood instead.

If its calories you are watching then when out for Italian try cutting out the alfredo sauce, big pasta and bread portions and eat something with more vegetables and lean meats.

Debra Alban, the article's author does a good job of giving healthy alternatives for your favorite types of food, so check it out!