Dining with a Dietitian

Yes, I'm a dietitian. And I love food. Now most people would assume that as a dietitian, I will only eat healthy food. This leads me to the bigger question, what really is healthy food? I tell people time and time again that there really is no such thing as a bad food; the more important thing to focus on is the amount of ANY food that we eat, and with what frequency.

I really enjoy eating at restaurants - any kind that has an interesting menu with fresh ingredients. And when I'm dining with people who don't know me well, I enjoy, even more, watching people's expressions as I order a meal at restaurants - astonished that I'm not just ordering a salad.

I think one of the easiest ways to control calories while dining out is to order an appetizer as an entree. As it is, most appetizers are even too big these days! Pair the appetizer with a salad or side of steamed vegetables and you're on your way to a healthy meal. Just try to stay away from the fried foods.....