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Diabetes nutrition: Eating out when you have diabetes
Watch the extras
Ask for what you want
Watch what you drink
Eat on time
Remember the ground rules
Content
Plan ahead
Keep portion sizes in check
Make substitutions
Extras add up
Drinks matter, too
Alcohol and diabetes
Staying on schedule
Save room for dessert
Don't forget nutrition ground rules
Movement helps, too
Plan ahead
Check the restaurant's website to see if the menu and nutrition information are available online. These are good tools to prepare what you'll order. If this information isn't online, try calling the restaurant to ask if foods can be made with less salt, fat or sugar.
Food can often be prepared using healthier methods. Instead of having something breaded and fried, ask if your food can be:
- Broiled
- Roasted
- Grilled
- Steamed
Other substitutions you might want to ask if the chef can use include:
- Whole-grain bread or pasta instead of white varieties
- Brown rice instead of white rice
- Skinless chicken
- Less oil, butter or cheese
- Veggies on a thin crust pizza
You don't need to feel self-conscious about requesting healthier options or substitutions. You're doing what it takes to stay committed to your treatment goals. And, most restaurants want to make customers happy.
