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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2015
Dining out still possible even if you’re on a diet
Dining out at a restaurant is a treat for many
people, while for others it’s a way of life. On-
the-go professionals oft en fi nd that dining out is
simply more convenient than cooking at home.
However, large portion sizes and dishes that tend
to contain a lot of sodium and fat can make dining
out less healthy than eating at home, which is a
concern for those men and women who want to
shed a few pounds.
But dining out does not have to be done at
the expense of your waistline. Th e following are
a few ways dieters can still enjoy their favorite
restaurants without having to worry about their
weight.
* Order foods that are broiled, boiled or
roasted. Foods that are broiled, boiled or roasted
tend to be healthier than foods cooked in other
ways. When ordering your meal, ask that oils be
used sparingly if not removed completely. When
foods look somewhat greasy, dab them with a
napkin in the same manner you might dab the
grease from a slice of pizza.
* Don’t fi ll up before your meal arrives. Once
you have been seated, skip the unending bread
basket, forgoing this free appetizer altogether or
asking for raw vegetables instead. When fellow
diners order potentially fattening appetizers, ask
to have a side salad with low-fat dressing on the
side instead.
* Leave a little behind on your plate.
Restaurant portions can be substantial, so don’t
feel as if you need to fi nish your entire meal. You
ON FATHER’S DAY
The Grill & Lounge
TREAT DAD
at Sandpines
Lunch served Wed-Sun 11:30-5:00
HAPPY HOUR 2-5 Wed-Sun
DINNER SPECIAL
Purchase 1st entrée receive 2nd 1/2 price
Dinner FRI and SAT nights from 5-8pm
Expires 6/30/15
1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence
Highway 101 & 35 St.
541-997-4623
Hi, Welcome Restaurant
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Every Month
Mo's Grilled,
has brought
"Motivation
SALMON:
Poached, in or special
Blackened
for Kids"
tables
which
raise
money
for
local
charities
CHICKEN BREAST: Boneless, Skinless Breast of Chicken
that are devoted to helping the wellbeing of local
SHRIMP SKEWERS: 2 Grilled Shrimp Skewers
children. This month FLORENCE HEAD START
All of the above are served with
local
charity
being
Green Beans is or the
Mixed
Steamed
Veggies
and honored.
a Shrimp Dinner Salad
NEW
these
tables ITEMS
you help
By sitting at
a
specific
local RIBS:
charity
each
Baby
Back and
Pork Ribs with the
BBQ PORK
every time. We James
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for Sauce
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BLACKENED SALMON CEASAR SALAD
Mo’s Old
Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm
®
Mo’s
Town,
Florence
• Daily
11 am - 8 pm
Serving Old
Bowls
of comfort
for Over
50 Years
Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years • 541-997-2185
can always ask the waiter to pack up what you
have left behind, or, when ordering, ask if the
restaurant off ers smaller portions at lower prices.
* Skip the dips and dressings. Many
condiments can add unwanted calories to a meal,
making even a healthy entree a calorie-laden meal
that’s best avoided. For example, a salad covered
in creamy Caesar salad dressing can take away
from the overall nutritive value of the salad. Don’t
be afraid to ask for substitutions or simply ask
to have dressings put on the side so if you must
indulge you can do so without going overboard.
* Eat in the hours leading up to your dinner.
Low-fat snacks eaten throughout the day will
reduce the likelihood that you will overeat at the
dinner table. Drink a tall glass of water and enjoy
some low-calorie fruit so you won’t be famished
once you arrive at the restaurant.
* Avoid buff et-style restaurants. Many people
cannot help but overeat at buff et-style restaurants,
where the size of a typical spread can make it hard
for dieters to stay disciplined. If you must eat at
a buff et-style restaurant, choose healthy fare like
salad and steamed vegetables.
* Look for a low-calorie menu. Many
restaurants now supplement their existing
menus with a menu of low-calorie fare for those
customers who want to eat out but want to do so
without abandoning their diets. When visiting a
restaurant, stick to ordering from the low-calorie
section of the menu. Th e food will likely be just as
delicious, though not as dense or as large.
WE NOW HAVE CRAFT BEER ON TAP
TO
1 LB T-BONE STEAK DINNER
w/Potato , Vegetable and Soda
FRIDAY Grilled Culotte Steak
served with scallop potatoes and broccoli
SATURDAY: Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
served with Yukon mashers and Brussels sprouts
Open for Lunch & Dinner • Lunch Specials Daily
Reservations Suggested.
165 M APLE S T . • 541-997-9811•
Hours
Tues-Sat:
11:30am-9pm
WWW . MAPLESTREETGRILLE . COM
$21.99
Surfside Restaurant
WIN FOR DAD
x FISHING TRIP FOR TWO
x LUNCH FOR 4 or DINNER FOR 4
Hours: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
CALL: 541-997-8263
88416 1st Ave. Florence
Le Bouchon
P ROVISIONS
W INE B AR & S ALES - D ELICATESSEN
Locally Baked Pastries – Breads – Muffins
Sandwiches - Soup - Salads
Our Organic Garden is supplying our
Greens and Vegtables
Willamette Valley Raw Milk Cheeses
NEW: FRESH CINNAMON ROLLS
SPECIAL:
Maple Leaf Duck Confit on Organic Greens
Open Daily 10 am - 5pm • Closed Mondays
1277 Bay Street- Old Town Florence - 5 41-902 -1391
Prime Rib Wednesday
Includes yukon mashed
potatoes and salad. Only
$16
1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence, OR 97439
(541) 902-8338
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00am to Close
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm