Restaurants

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Before dining at a restaurant:

• Be aware that most restaurants serve fattier foods than you prepare at home because they usually:
  • Use more high fat ingredients
  • Use high-fat cooking methods
  • Give you large portions
• Check for rating by local health board and/or certificate(s)

If you plan to eat food from a buffet/salad bar:

• Be aware that buffets/salad bars may be more likely to give you food poisoning than ordering from the menu
• Plan to eat soon after the buffet/salad bar is set up to reduce the amount of time bacteria has to develop on food to reduce the number of other customers who might come infect the food
• Wash your hands

Before ordering:

• Ask server which menu items:
  • Are healthiest
  • They recommend

If you intend to order a steak:

• Consider ordering a Sirloin or Fillet Mignon less fatty than other steaks

After dining at a restaurant:

• Leave a tip (15-20% of total bill) (unless the service was poor)

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