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DIETING TIPS FOR BREADS WHEN DINING OUT
When dieting, breads can tack on unwanted pounds which equal unwanted pounds.
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It's difficult when dieting and dining out because appetizers generally include fresh baked bread, biscuits or bread sticks. At times, corn muffins will come into play. If breads aren't on the table then it's likely you're dining Mexican and the bread basket contains corn chips and a side of salsa.
And then the main course comes into the picture. Bread or grains may be in the form of a bun on a reduced calorie burger or a leaner option hot dog. Or it may accompany the salad in the form of croutons.
It may also come in the form of breading on the main entree or appetizers - and yes, even on the vegetables.
So how can a dieter manage to get through a restaurant meal while avoiding those pricey calories mined in bread choices? Or should you totally avoid bread altogether?
Here are a few Diet Bites tips that can assist for Bread Lovers:
Bread should be a part of every healthy daily diet. Enjoy one serving and stick to your decision to resist temptation. Yes, those little Dough Boys are so cute - and they can be enjoyed in moderation, but only in moderation when dieting or not as they tend to be high in caloric content and can pack on pounds faster than Annie can shoot her iron.
If you order something on a bun, set the top or bottom of the bun to one side and don't eat it.
If you order an entree that contains healthy items - except for a certain side dish such as the following: grilled salmon, wild rice, green beans, battered and deep fried mushrooms, then add your server to substitute the fried mushrooms for a healthier menu selection.
Watch the yellow butter which may clog your veins and arteries, and also sabotage your darling diet.
Don't touch the basket of bread until your meal arrives or you may find that you've eaten the entire basket. If need be, ask the waiter to wait until your entree arrives before setting the bread on the table. I've seen some dieters ask for the bread to be removed, so it's your call.
If you order a side salad then control the amount of croutons that accompany the salad. While 5 croutons contain about 30 calories, 20 contain 120. Calories add up to pounds. When salad dressing is added to the salad, the count climbs even higher. If cheese or bacon bits are on the salad - oh mama!
Slice your bread thin and make sure that the slice is no wider than your hand.
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