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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