Being on a diet program doesn't have to mean sitting home every night eating nothing but salads and carrot sticks! With our Programs, you can dine at your favorite restaurants and still enjoy a variety of healthy foods! These Programs are extremely versatile and allow for plenty of delicious, nutritious foods and snacks that won't sabotage your diet!
Stick to grilled, baked or roasted meats, fish and vegetables. Avoid menu items that include the words "fried," "breaded" and "sautéed"-giveaways for excess oil, fat, carbs and calories! Instead of a greasy, deep-fried appetizer that will only weigh you down, try a light summery salad or a bowl of soup. Add a little zip to your meal and color to your plate with vibrant vegetables like tomatoes, yellow peppers and dark leafy greens instead of white, starchy items like potatoes and white rice. You will get more flavor and extra nutritional value! Request your vegetables to be steamed rather than sautéed. Even ask for extra vegetables and skip the potato and rice. Ask the waiter to remove the bread basket or tortilla chips from your table as soon as you sit down so you're not tempted to nibble absentmindedly throughout your meal or fill up on empty carbs before your main course even arrives. Be wary of the hidden carbs in alcohol and limit your intake. A better choice is sparkling mineral water with a twist of lemon or lime. Or ask for a wine spritzer, which has only half the wine. Order salad dressings and sauces on the side. As a rule of thumb, if it tastes sweet, it probably contains sugar-avoid it! Low-calorie Italian or olive oil, vinaigrette or blue cheese are good choices. Use two spoonfuls or less of dressing. That way you can still enjoy the taste of the greens! Skip fattening desserts and opt for fresh seasonal fruit. To keep your hunger under control and prevent overeating, enjoy a snack before you go out. A delicious bowl of our High-Protein, Low-Carb Soup Mix or some Roasted Soy Nuts with Cardia Salt can help curb your appetite. Don't forget that most of our healthy snacking products are portable and provide a quick and satisfying snack to tide you over until your next meal. The Roasted Soy Nuts or the ShapeWorks Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mixes can easily be stowed in a purse or briefcase. You never know when they'll come in handy!
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