Suggestions For Eating Out That Preserve Your Waistline and Your Wallet

Skipping meals out is one way to save on money and calories, but not everyone can stand to eat at home all the time. If you occasionally enjoy the luxury of dining out, arm yourself with these calorie-saving tips that are also good for your wallet.

• Split an entrée: Since portion sizes can be out of control at many restaurants, there’s no way you could finish an entire meal on your own anyway.
  Calories saved: 200 to 600 (or more)
  Money saved: $ 10 to $ 15
• Order an entrée and a takeout container: If your dinner partner isn’t into splitting a meal, split it with yourself. As soon as the meal arrives, immediately package half for tomorrow’s lunch.
  
  Calories saved: 200 to 600 (or more)
  Money saved: $ 10 to $ 15
• Order vegetarian: Nonmeat meals like huge salads or stir-frys are full of fiber from veggies and whole grains. That means they tend to be lower in calories and fat than entrées such as steak or chicken (which often come with high-calorie sides like buttery mashed potatoes). As a bonus, they also tend to be a few bucks cheaper.
  Calories saved: 100 to 500 (or more)
  Money saved: $ 5 to $ 7

Keep reading for more calorie- and money-saving tips when eating out.
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