5 Ways To Forget The 'Diet Guilt' And Enjoy Your Dinner Out

Tonight is the night. You finally landed reservations at the hottest new dining spot in town, and you've invited a group of friends to join you. You’re glancing over the elaborate menu when the waiter brings by freshly made, warm bread and whipped butter. You begin to salivate and reach out to grab your fair share, when someone blurts out, “Ugh, carb bombs.” Screech. Silence.  As soon as you think the awkward moment has passed, another one of your guests starts in with a million questions about the fish. She asks the waiter if the chef can bake it without any butter or seasoning. “Plain?” the waiter asks. “Yes, and instead of the mashed potatoes, can I get double asparagus?” your friend replies.  You sink back into your chair overcome with embarrassment, thinking someone needs a glass of wine or a chill pill. Can you relate? Your excitement to eat at a new place is squashed by a picky eater who is ruining your good time. Now let me be clear: I’m not referring to a person who has a food allergy or a medical reason, like diabetes, to avoid certain foods. My brother has severe food allergies. I completely understand the health risk when someone at the dinner table could be flirting with a visit to the emergency room. I’m talking about the overly rigid eaters of the world who suck all the fun out of food and make us feel the lesser if we’re not on a health kick all the time – drinking green...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news