4 Tips to Staying Healthy While Eating Out

Want to eat out but don’t want to ruin an entire week’s worth of being ‘good’?

Then here are a few tips on how to keep an eye on the waistline that won’t make eating-out a bore.

1. Pass on the pane

I’m sorry, I’m so sorry, I’m so very sorry. But experts have found that avoiding bread, especially white bread (which is full of highly refined grains), may be the key to keeping off the extra kilo or two. Also, as processed carbs can make blood sugars spike and often contain very little fibre, they won’t keep you feel for very long and lack any nutritional value.

2. Rosé all the way

When it comes to pasta, cream sauces are delicious but are often super high in calories. Next time you’re craving a carbonara, why not go for a rosé instead? That way, you’re still getting that silky, creamy flavour but with a tomato-base sauce. It’s literally two sauces in one with a fraction of the guilt. You’re welcome.

3. Just surf, no turf

Fish is generally healthier than red meat. According to the heart foundation, this is because fish has less saturated fats, which are known to raise blood cholesterol levels and worsen heart disease. Meanwhile, the unsaturated fats found in fish, such as salmon, can be quite healthy. For example, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish can lower the risk of a number of illnesses, such as heart failure, coronary heart disease, cardiac arrest and even the ischemic stroke, which is the most common type.  

So, for your next meal, why not try a grilled fish or spaghetti marinara? Or, if you can’t bear the thought of skipping meat, opt for chicken instead, as this also has less saturated fats than red meat.

4. Walk it off

This is probably my favourite tip, because not only does it leave you feeling amazing afterwards, but its an excuse to stretch out your brunch or your dinner just a little longer!

Drew Harrisberg, clinical exercise physiologist and sport scientist and diabetes educator, says he walks regularly to help manage his Type 1 Diabetes as there are numerous health benefits to walking. Firstly, walking regulates post-meal blood sugar levels, allowing sugar in the bloodstream to be absorbed without needing a huge insulin spike, which contributes to long-term. It is also a proven way to destress, lower blood pressure, burn fat (by increasing your metabolism), and increase the flow of endorphins in the body, which will put you in a better mood.  

If all those benefits aren’t enough to convince you, then go for the sights! Adelaide looks amazing at night! After dinner, you could go for stroll along North Terrace past the fairy-light studded trees and then down to the River Torrens via the lit-up bridge, which will take you to Adelaide Oval.

Or, if you’re wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, go for a beach walk instead. Brighton or Grange are the perfect for a post-lunch or brunch stroll. Or, if you’ve just had dinner, visit Glenelg or Henley Square, as they both have an great atmosphere at night.

So, there you are! A collection of effective and easy tips that’ll make even the most decadent of nights out guilt-free.

Cheers,

SAvour