Eating Out – Italian

Here are a few guidelines to steer you in the right direction… 

Helpful Hints

• Starters - go for grilled vegetables, artichoke salad, or a healthy bean soup
• Minestrone soup is a very good choice
• A 12" pizza will blow your whole day's calorie quota and more - check your portions; share a pizza or order ½ pizza
• Beware of meat and cheese toppings
• Opt for thicker bases - more filling than the thin bases (which contain more fat!)
• Ask for extra vegetables to be added (remember your 5 fruit and veg a day quota)
• Don't have pizza and chips
• Laden your plate with salads
• Pasta can be a healthy choice as long as you avoid the heavy cream and cheese sauces. Try a healthy tomato sauce option - made with vegetables

Avoid

• There is no need for all the trimmings