Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Great Eating Tips for Busy Families: Eating Out

Article written by Dr. Christine Wood


 Dr. Christine Wood, practicing pediatrician, author, instructor on healthy lifestyles for parents and children, and member of USANA’s Scientific Advisory Council, is offering her expert advice here on What’s Up, USANA? to help you brave the winter months with gusto.

She’s offering tips on how you can take control of your family’s health during the busiest time of the year.

Avoid or limit eating out at typical fast foods restaurants. Find healthier choices that serve roasted chicken with fresh steamed vegetables, for example. Ask to see the nutrition facts for the foods in the restaurant so you can knowledgeably make a healthier choice.

Share meals between family members to cut down on portion sizes and save money. Add a side of vegetables or a salad. Take home leftovers to use for lunch the next day.

Watch your soda intake. Negotiate with your kids to make water or milk their choice. Many restaurants offer unlimited soda, so if they choose soda, set the limit to one. Sodas should be an occasional treat.

Great Eating Tips for Busy Families is a blog series written by Dr. Christine Wood, a practicing pediatrician and author of How to Get Kids to Eat Great and Love It! For more information, please visit www.kidseatgreat.com. For additional posts in the series, please click here.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Source: What's Up USANA?

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