Low carbohydrate diets, also known as low carb diets, may offer a quick way for some people to lose weight. This type of diet requires a person to eliminate or reduce certain foods, such as grains, fruit, legumes and certain vegetables, such as potatoes, lists MayoClinic.com. Eating out may pose difficulties because many restaurants offer many menu items high in carbs, either as a main course or a side dish. To have the best success with a low carb diet plan, a person must know how to eat a low carb diet when dining out.
Step 1
Study the menu. Some restaurants use a section of the menu to list low carb options, or they will have a symbol next to certain menu items to indicate a low carb choice.
Step 2
Start with a green salad. This will help prevent dipping into the bread basket or other appetizers. Choose oil and vinegar or another healthy, low-carb dressing. Read the list of items that comes on the salad and ask the chef to remove any carbs, such as croutons.
Step 3
Choose grilled or broiled protein. Many entrées come with a starch, such as a baked potato or pasta, and seasonal vegetables. Ask for extra vegetables instead of the starch option.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid menu items that come with sauces or gravies, or ask for the chef to put this on the side. This will allow a person to test the sauce and decide if it works with his diet needs. Instead of meats and other proteins high in fat content, choose lean proteins such as skinless chicken breasts as part of a heart healthy diet, says the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC.
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