Q:What are strategies to put into action in sub and pizza restaurants?

A:
• Take advantage of those 6" subs. That's portion control at work.
• Subs are made to order. Watch the preparer carefully and tell them what you want and what you don't want. For example: Leave off mayonnaise, oil, dressing. Add on more lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, peppers, vinegar, mustard.
• Split that bag of chips.

Q:How can fast food restaurants help you eat healthier?

A: Yes, you read this question correctly. There are aspects about fast food restaurant that actually - if you make healthier choices - help you eat less!!

Q:What are strategies to put into action in burger and fries restaurants?

A:
• Order a kiddie's meal. They don't card you to make sure you're under a certain age. Often the size of the servings and portions are just right.
• Go for the small or regular size sandwiches. Don't order large, extra large, super, or jumbo. It's too much food.
• Don't be taken in by offers for more food or less money.
• Split an order of fries. You don't need much of that crunchy taste to satisfy.

Q:What are the pitfalls of fast food restaurants?

A: No doubt, the pitfalls of fast food restaurants are their high fat and sodium content. Another pitfall is their push to get you to overeat by offers of more food for less money. Don't be pulled into the "eat more for less" racket. It will just pack on the pounds.