However, the average American eats away from home four days a week. Breakfast meetings, business lunches, dinner parties dining out is an unavoidable fact of life. Fortunately, with the proper approach, it's possible to maintain your nutritional regimen, even when you're away from home. By adhering to the following protocols, you can stay the course and achieve your weight loss goals-regardless of where you may be dining. As an appetizer, soup is king.
Soups are so popular that they're often included as a part of lunch and dinner specials.
However, unbeknownst to many, soups are loaded with sodium. Not only does sodium elevate blood pressure levels, but it also causes your body to retain water. When too much sodium is ingested, fluid is drawn out of the cells and into the body's free spaces, resulting in a bloated appearance. Your feet and hands swell, your face becomes puffy and water accumulates beneath your skin-not a desirable condition for someone trying to stay lean. To avoid this fate, it's best to refrain from soups, choosing an alternate appetizer instead.