Hey there, I’m Jessica Jones, a Registered Dietitian and co-founder of Food Heaven Made Easy, an online resource for delicious and nutritious living.
I’ve counseled hundreds of patients throughout the years. One of the questions I’m most frequently asked about is how to enjoy a meal when out on the town, without falling off the health wagon. Many wonder…is it actually possible to attend happy hour with friends and not completely derail your healthy eating goals?
My response is always a resounding, “Absolutch.” This is how you do it.
1. Offer to pick the restaurant.
We all have those friends who will opt for a sports scene with greasy bar food when they choose the venue for your night out. You go and are disappointed to find that the only option on the menu that is less than 2000 calories is lemon water. Not fun. In these situations, you have to take matters into your own hands. Offer to be helpful and research a restaurant in advance. Try to find someplace healthy yet delicious with options that everyone can be happy about. One of my favorite restaurants these days is Seasons 52. (Have you been?) They have a ton of fresh and local plant-based entrees, and list all of the calories right there on the menu. Most meals are under 500 cals a pop and are finger lickin’ good.
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