Nutrition - Cue Words for
Better Nutrition in Restaurants

Meghan Juuti

Whether it's for a pre-competition meal or just general dining, finding healthy food choices at restaurants is never an easy task. Here are some menu cue words that will help you determine choices for healthier eating when dining out. Choose items with these cue words more frequently:

Baked

Barbequed

Boiled

Broiled

Dry grilled

Fresh

Grilled

In clear broth

In its own juice

In wine sauce

Poached

Roasted

Seasoned with herbs

Steamed

With fresh vegetables Choose items with these cue words less frequently:

Au gratin

Basted

Battered

Braised

Breaded

Casserole

Cream cheese

Creamy

Crispy

Escalloped

Fried

Hollandaise

In gravy

Parmesan

Pickled

Pot pie

Sautéed

Smoked

Stewed

With butter

References

1. Mike Kane, Sports Nutrition: The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for Achieving Maximum Performance,
Amazon Digital Services, Kindle Edition, 2015.

2. Debra Wein. "Dining Out Without Disaster." NSCA's Training Journal, February 2007. http://www.nsca-lift.org/

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Nutrition - Cue Words for Better Nutrition in Restaurants

Nutrition - Cue Words for
Better Nutrition in Restaurants