• Eat lean meat sandwiches, chicken or turkey, on whole grain bread.
• When eating a taco, don’t add sour cream or guacamole. Try adding just salsa.
• Instead of putting mayonnaise on a sandwich, try avocado.
• Get fresh fruit or yogurt instead of fries to accompany your sandwich.
• Drink diet soda, water, skim milk or other sugar-free beverages.
• Eat kid’s meals instead of regular combo meals.
• Avoid fried foods.
• Always ask for gravy, sauce or salad dressing on the side.
• Order thin-crust pizza with half the cheese. Add vegetable toppings.
• Add pretzels to meals instead of chips or cookies.
• Eat slowly so you notice when you’re full.
Because food portion sizes in restaurants have gotten larger, people eat more than they normally would, Pelkey said. Asking for a to-go box right away and leaving one serving of food on the plate is a tip Pelkey practices herself.
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