Dining Out: 8 Steps to Making Healthier Choices at Restaurants

December 15, 2017 "Do you often wonder where your energy went? Here are three secrets to putting the energy back in your day: Get a good night's sleep. Eat a healthy diet. And exercise."— Andrea L. Cheville, M.D. Healthy Eating Dining out: How healthy are your choices? Do your healthy-eating efforts fall by the wayside when you're at a restaurant? Are your menu selections really as healthy as you think they are? Eating out is convenient, efficient and — let's face it — fun. By adopting some healthy habits, you can enjoy the experience without packing on extra pounds. Answer these questions to learn how you can enjoy your dining experience while making choices you feel good about. Take the quiz now » Move More Daily chores burn extra calories Need an incentive to get that household to-do list done? Well, just know that daily tasks can add up to offer big health benefits. Find out just how effective your everyday movements — from mowing the grass to shoveling snow — really are. Find out how many calories you're burning » Today's Eating Tip Mindful eating 101 Eat less and enjoy food more with these mindful eating tips: 1. Sit at the table without distractions — no TV, magazines or cellphones. 2. Be aware of the bright colors and fresh smells of the food on your plate. 3. Slowly savor your food by noticing the aroma, texture and taste of every bite. 4. Put down your fork periodically. 5. Stop eating when you feel satisfied, but before you feel full. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Advanced Stomach Cancer Learn About a Treatment Option for Advanced Stomach Cancer What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Moderate/Severe RA Treatment Learn About Rheumatoid Arthritis and A Possible Treatment Option Today BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Friday December 15, 2017. 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