One of the great pleasures of life is to go out to restaurant with a group of friends and celebrates birthday or anniversary, catch up on what`s been happening and talk about the good food old days. Well whatever you do, don`t let your heart stand in that way of enjoying that simple pleasure.
As long as you don`t make a habit of it, it`s quite okey to let your hair down now and again. If you never did you`d most probably do yourself more mischief through letting tension build up rather than indulging in some forbidden delicacies.
However, unless it`s very special occasion you should tread a little carefully. Here are some hints that you may find helpful.
• Don`t be shy. If you see something on the menu that you are not familiar with, ask about it.
• Beware creamed soups – you are better off with broth based ones
• If you`re having chicken, ask for the chef to remove the skin – that`s where most of the fat hides!
• Ask for all sauce and dressings on the side so that you`re in control of how much you add.
• If there`s salad bar watch out for creamy dressings, grated cheese and chopped eggs.
• The safest foods to order are stir-fried, grilled, roasted, poached, steamed or boiled
• Avoid fried and mashed potatoes – have them baked, boiled or roasted.
So off you go and enjoy yourself – you`re most probably deserved it. But don`t make a habit of it! Bon appetite.
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