78. Eating Out Without Overdoing It: How to Make Healthier Choices, Understand Nutrients, and Enjoy Your Meal
Description
Eating out doesn’t have to derail your health goals and it definitely shouldn’t ruin the joy of sharing a meal. In this episode, I explore how to find the balance between enjoying yourself and making choices that genuinely support your wellbeing.
We unpack why your intentions matter: maybe you’re eating out frequently and want to feel better day-to-day, or maybe you notice an all-or-nothing mindset that leaves you swinging between restriction and overdoing it. Understanding why you want to make healthier choices is the first step to creating balance.
You’ll learn what actually makes a meal healthier - lower saturated fat, lower overall calories, and higher fibre, protein, and nutrient density, and why restaurant meals can be deceptively energy-dense.
Plus, we break down simple, practical steps to help you navigate eating out with confidence:
• Plan ahead by choosing venues with fresher whole-food options
• Scan the menu for grilled, steamed, or baked over fried
• If you’re on the go, prioritise lean protein and veggies
• Quick tips like ordering light entrées, asking for dressings on the side, customising cooking methods, and choosing zero-sugar drinks
This episode will leave you feeling empowered to enjoy food socially with a more relaxed mindset and a few smart strategies in your back pocket.
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The Heal My Health Podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or substitute medical advice. Listeners of this podcast should seek professional medical advice before making any changes to their current lifestyle. Any use of information from this podcast used by listeners is done so at their own risk.
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