Eating Out, Parties and Holidays with Diabetes, Chapter 1: Eating Out Without Stress
Checking the Menu Before You Go
Checking a restaurant's menu before you go lets you plan calmly at home.
You can look up a restaurant's menu ahead of time and pick a plan before you arrive.
Many restaurants post their full menus online. You can look before you leave home. The American Diabetes Association suggests checking nutrition facts before you go.
Many chains also have nutrition apps. Numbers can differ from the menu board. Check the app for the newest info.
Pick your main dish before you arrive. Deciding at the counter is like grocery shopping while hungry, when quick picks often win. Note two or three backup options that also fit your plan.
If your first pick sells out, you still have a plan. Ask your care team which kinds of foods suit your needs.
Key takeaways
- Many restaurant menus are posted online, so you can look ahead.
- Pick your main dish and two backups before you arrive.
- Check the app for current numbers, since they can differ from the menu board.
Try it
Find one restaurant you visit often and check its menu online this week.
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