7 Ways to Eat Healthier at Any Restaurant

September 15, 2017 Take the first step toward a healthier life. Develop a better relationship with food and adopt lasting, healthy habits this fall. The Mayo Clinic Diet online offers the professional weight-loss advice and support you need to reach your goals and maintain them for a lifetime. Sign up now! "There's a lot of great-tasting food that also happens to be healthy. Be open to new tastes and foods — it can be a great experience."— Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. Eating Out Make healthy choices at any restaurant Do you get confused or overwhelmed when ordering at a restaurant? We don't blame you. Making healthy choices while eating out can be tricky, especially when portion sizes, hidden ingredients and various cooking methods play a factor. With a little practice, you can learn how to enjoy eating away from home without sabotaging your weight-loss plan. Place your next order with confidence by using these tips. Try these menu-savvy suggestions » Move More Burn calories with daily activities You probably know that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It lowers your risk of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, depression and some cancers. But what exactly is physical activity? And how do you know if you're getting enough? Read on to find out just how effective your everyday movements really are. Get inspired to move more » Today's Healthy-Eating Tip Experiment with new foods To stay motivated for the long haul, experiment and find healthy foods that you enjoy. Start by trying a simple smoothie recipe or ordering a new vegetable the next time you go out to eat. You're more likely to stick with your action plan if you're eating a variety of foods. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Manage Type 2 Diabetes Learn How a Better Diet Can Help Your Type 2 Diabetes Management Alive!® Multi-Vitamins With High Potency B Vitamins To Help Convert Food To Energy Urothelial Cancer Learn About a Treatment Option for Advanced Urothelial Cancer BECOME A MEMBER! Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy