Order the smallest serving possible at restaurants or try vegetables that are not fried. Ice cream is tasty, but it tends to be high in fat, sugar and calories. Fill up the rest of your plate with fruit or low-fat cake. Plan to enjoy these at a few times when they will taste best, like at a Fourth of July picnic instead of a few times every week. Eat just one meat item at an event, then fill up with the rest of the foods available.
Many people eat for pleasure as well as for health.
Favorite foods may be high in calories, fat or sodium. The key is to eat no more than one or two servings of these foods daily and to limit yourself to a moderate serving size. Offer varied food choices when you entertain. Many people appreciate healthful choices. Plan what you will eat before you go out.