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If you’re making a resolution in the new year to eat healthier, you don’t have to stop dining out. Rather, you should focus on choosing healthy options when you’re at a restaurant. Use this guide to stick to your new diet without depriving yourself of fun. 

How to Dine Out at Restaurants & Stick to Your Diet

1. Avoid Meals With Hidden Fats & Salt

Many times, menu items will give you clear clues as to whether they are healthy or not. Items described as fried, breaded, or dipped will often contain more fats and salts due to how they are cooked. Also, anything listed as creamy will probably have a lot of dairy in it and will contain more sugar than you might expect. 

2. Eat Slowly

restaurantOn average, it takes your brain 20 minutes to get signals from the body that it is full. By slowing down, you’re giving your brain a chance to keep up so you don’t feel the need to eat more than necessary and overstuffed.

Also, when you take your time, it improves how the nutrients are digested and absorbed into the body. If you overwhelm your digestion system with larger portions that haven’t been thoroughly chewed, it can lead to indigestion and other gastrointestinal problems. 

3. Share

Don’t feel like you have to finish an entire meal by yourself. If you aren’t that hungry or if you are dining at a restaurant that serves large portions, ask if anyone would like to split an entree with you. After dinner, if you think you’d like to have dessert, ask for several spoons so you won’t be tempted to eat the whole dish. 

4. Order One Meal at a Time

When dining out, it’s normal to order all of your courses at once — except maybe dessert. If an appetizer looks tasty, don’t feel rushed to put your entree order in at the same time. Eat it first and determine how hungry you are after. 


When you want to add tasty food to your diet, head to Ted’s Bakery in Haleiwa, HI. This restaurant has served the North Shore, Oahu, community since 1950. Today, they make delicious pies, cakes, and plate lunches. Their pastries can also be found on Kaui, Maui, and the Big Island. Place an order today by calling (808) 638-8207, and visit their website to see their full bakery menu. 

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