Enjoying a meal and watching your weight need not be mutually exclusive. Janice Steffen, a licensed dietician and regional nutritional director with the Iowa Department of Health , agrees people enjoy the larger portions many eateries serve. It is obviously to their advantage not to serve large portions economically. But they do it because we take advantage of it. Steffen believes there are ways to plan an evening out without splurging exorbitantly and gaining back hard-lost pounds.
Generous portions are company policy at big eateries.
Value for money and a sated appetite. Steffen suggests sharing portions or taking home a doggy bag. It can be good if you can use self-restraint. Steffen suggests ordering only the food you really like. Raccoon River's manager Moxley recommends asking your server for advice on healthy choices.