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    Digest Diet Dining Out Guide: Follow the Breakthrough Diet on the Go!
    Digest Diet Dining Out Guide: Follow the Breakthrough Diet on the Go!
    Digest Diet Dining Out Guide: Follow the Breakthrough Diet on the Go!
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    Digest Diet Dining Out Guide: Follow the Breakthrough Diet on the Go!

    By Liz Vaccariello

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    Each year, millions of Americans sit down to meals that are loaded with fat increasers, hidden ingredients, and unnecessary calories. With The Digest Diet Dining Out Guide, readers learn how to navigate the world of restaurants, cafes, diners and delis while staying on track with the fat-releasing power of the Digest Diet.

    About the plan: New York Times bestseller The Digest Diet is a 21-day weight-loss plan based on groundbreaking science and newly discovered foods and habits that help your body to release fat.

    This companion dining guide is pocket-sized for everyday use at work or evenings out. It includes:
    · Details about the 3 phases of plan: Fast Release, Fade Away, and Finish Strong
    · 10 shortcuts and tips for ordering healthy meals
    · How to find fat-releasing foods on a menu
    · How to spot (and avoid) fat increasers
    · The best meals for each phase of the diet at national fast food and casual dining restaurants
    · New portable snack ideas for when you're traveling, running errands, or just short on time
    · Easy comparison chart so you know how to estimate portion sizes like ounces, cups, tablespoons, and more

    Losing weight doesn't have to mean giving up dinners out with friends and family. At its heart, the Digest Diet is about foods you can enjoy without guilt-it all comes down to eating the right foods. The Digest Diet Dining Out Guide supports you as you lose weight and maintain the results... without giving up your favorite foods.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTrusted Media Brands
    Release dateDec 27, 2012
    ISBN9781621450122
    Digest Diet Dining Out Guide: Follow the Breakthrough Diet on the Go!
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    Liz Vaccariello

    ABOUT LIZ VACCARIELLO Liz Vaccariello is the editor-in-chief and chief content officer of Reader's Digest, one of the world's largest media brands, with 26 million readers. A journalist with 20+ years experience in health and nutrition, she's also the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Flat Belly Diet! and The 400-Calorie Fix. Vaccariello regularly appears on national programs such as Good Morning America and The Doctors, and has been featured on The Biggest Loser, Today, Rachel Ray, and The View. Previously, Liz was the editor-in-chief of Prevention. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and twin daughters. Her blog, Losing it with Liz, lives on rd.com. She has over 3,000 followers on Twitter (@LizVacc). ABOUT READER’S DIGEST RDA is a global media and direct marketing company that educates, entertains and connects more than 130 million consumers around the world with products and services from trusted brands. With offices in 43 countries, the company reaches customers in 78 countries, publishes 91 magazines, including 50 editions of Reader's Digest, the world's largest-circulation magazine, operates 78 branded websites and sells 40 million books, music and video products across the world each year. Reader's Digest, the world's most read magazine with 26 million readers, 2.7 million users on ReadersDigest.com, and more than 1 million Facebook Likes. Further information about the company can be found at www.rda.com.

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      Digest Diet Dining Out Guide - Liz Vaccariello

      Contents

      Introduction

      Part 1: The Digest Version of the Digest Diet

      Part 2: Release Fat at Your Favorite Restaurant

      Applebee’s

      Arby’s

      Au Bon Pain

      Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

      Benihana

      Bob Evans

      Boston Market

      Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

      Burger King

      Carl’s Jr.

      The Cheesecake Factory

      Chick-Fil-A

      Chili’s

      Chipotle

      Chuck E. Cheese’s

      Cosi

      Cracker Barrel

      Culver’s

      Del Taco

      Denny’s

      Domino’s

      Dunkin’ Donuts

      El Pollo Loco

      Five Guys Burgers and Fries

      Friendly’s

      Godfather’s Pizza

      Hard Rock Café

      Hooters

      IHOP

      Jack in the Box

      KFC

      Legal Sea Foods

      Marie Callender’s

      McDonald’s

      Mimi’s Café

      Olive Garden

      Outback Steakhouse

      Panda Express

      Panera Bread

      Papa John’s

      Pei Wei Asian Diner

      P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

      Pizza Hut

      Qdoba Mexican Grill

      Quiznos

      Red Lobster

      Red Robin

      Romano’s Macaroni Grill

      Ruby Tuesday

      Ryan’s

      Sbarro

      Schlotzsky’s Deli

      Sizzler

      Smoothie King

      Starbucks

      Subway

      Taco Bell

      T.G.I. Friday’s

      Uno Chicago Grill

      Wendy’s

      Connect to the Digest Diet Online

      The Digest Diet Shop

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      A READER’S DIGEST BOOK

      Copyright © 2013 The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc.

      All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, in any manner, is prohibited.

      Reader’s Digest is a registered trademark of The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Vaccariello, Liz.

      The digest diet eating-out guide : follow the breakthrough diet on the go! / by Liz Vaccariello, editor-in-chief of Reader’s Digest.

      p. cm.

      Includes bibliographical references and index.

      ISBN 978-1-62145-011-5 (trade pbk. : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-62145-000-9 (direct mail pbk. : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-62145-012-2 (e pub : alk. paper)

      1. Reducing diets. 2. Low-fat diet. 3. Nutrition. 4. Self-care, Health. I. Title. RM222.2V2543 2013

      613.2’5--dc23

      2012032502

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      NOTE TO OUR READERS

      The information in this book should not be substituted for, or used to alter, medical therapy without your doctor’s advice. For a specific health problem, consult your physician for guidance.

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      Contents

      Introduction

      Part 1: The Digest Version of the Digest Diet

      Part 2: Release Fat at Your Favorite Restaurant

      Applebee’s

      Arby’s

      Au Bon Pain

      Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

      Benihana

      Bob Evans

      Boston Market

      Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

      Burger King

      Carl’s Jr.

      The Cheesecake Factory

      Chick-Fil-A

      Chili’s

      Chipotle

      Chuck E. Cheese’s

      Cosi

      Cracker Barrel

      Culver’s

      Del Taco

      Denny’s

      Domino’s

      Dunkin’ Donuts

      El Pollo Loco

      Five Guys Burgers and Fries

      Friendly’s

      Godfather’s Pizza

      Hard Rock Café

      Hooters

      IHOP

      Jack in the Box

      KFC

      Legal Sea Foods

      Marie Callender’s

      McDonald’s

      Mimi’s Café

      Olive Garden

      Outback Steakhouse

      Panda Express

      Panera Bread

      Papa John’s

      Pei Wei Asian Diner

      P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

      Pizza Hut

      Qdoba Mexican Grill

      Quiznos

      Red Lobster

      Red Robin

      Romano’s Macaroni Grill

      Ruby Tuesday

      Ryan’s

      Sbarro

      Schlotzsky’s Deli

      Sizzler

      Smoothie King

      Starbucks

      Subway

      Taco Bell

      T.G.I. Friday’s

      Uno Chicago Grill

      Wendy’s

      Introduction

      My greatest joy as an editor is knowing that the information and advice I bring to readers makes a real difference in their lives. That is why I am thrilled about the success of the Digest Diet. Every day, I hear from readers like you who have lost weight and improved their health by following this eating and lifestyle plan.

      To develop the Digest Diet, the Reader’s Digest staff and I did what we do best. We sorted through all the information we could find on weight loss success and condensed it into simple, easy-to-follow advice. No weight loss gimmicks and fads, just the delicious foods and everyday habits that lead to results. Then we recruited 12 men and women who put the Digest Diet to the test. In just 21 days, they lost a collective 151 pounds. Our biggest loser, Joe Rinaldi, had struggled to lose weight for years; on the Digest Diet, he dropped 26 pounds and found that he had less knee pain and more energy and confidence. Not only that, testers reported feeling less sluggish, sleeping better, and enjoying life more.

      For those 21 days, we asked our testers to cook all of their meals. But as a busy working mom, I know that’s not realistic for everyone. And as much as I enjoy cooking and eating at home with my husband and daughters, I don’t believe you should have to give up dinners out in order to stay on a diet.

      Thankfully, nutrition information is more readily available at restaurants these days, but it can still be pretty confusing to figure out which items on the menu are healthiest. So for this guide, the Reader’s Digest staff and I combed through menus from dozens of restaurants, and picked out fat releasing foods. We then combined them into meals that you can choose whenever you’re eating away from home.

      If you are new to the Digest Diet, be sure to read Part 1 of this book for an overview of the plan. You may also want to pick up a copy of the original book, The Digest Diet, which is filled with information, recipes, and a 21-day meal plan. While you’re on Phase 1, the 4-day Fast Release, I suggest that you avoid eating out. Restaurant offerings for Phase 1 are extremely limited, although we have picked out a few that come closest to our guidelines. This book is best for readers in Phases 2 and 3.

      Please promise me that you won’t be hard on yourself if a meal isn’t perfect. I am all about striving to be the best that you can be while accepting that the road to success can be bumpy. You may pick a restaurant, only to find that the menu has very little that fits into the Digest Diet. Or the meal that you carefully ordered is not the same as what comes on your plate. The most important thing is to stick to the diet as closely as you can and get right back into your diet the next meal. That’s what I do each and every day, and that’s how I keep my weight in check.

      Now get out there and start eating!

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      At its heart, the Digest Diet is about foods that you can enjoy without guilt—foods that actually stimulate your body to release fat. I was excited to discover fat releasers in many of my favorite foods, even chocolate. Later in this section and throughout this book, we’ll show you where to find these fat releasing foods when you’re eating out.

      But you also need to be aware of the sneaky fat increasers in our environment that cause your body to want to hang on to fat. We sorted them into categories I call the three E’s—eating, environment, and exercise. You can read about these in more detail in The Digest Diet and The Digest Diet Cookbook, but when you’re dining out, you need to be particularly aware of these fat increasers:

      PORTIONS. After 20 years as a health journalist, I thought I was savvy about supersized restaurant portions. But as I researched meals for this book, even I was shocked to find out how big restaurant entrées are and how many calories they contain. I’m talking meals that are at least 800 to some well over 1,000. Once you add in an appetizer, drink, and dessert, a meal can easily add up to more calories than you need for the entire day.

      ENVIRONMENT. Did you know that restaurants use subtle tricks with lighting, music, plate size, and where items appear on the menu to get you to eat more food? While there’s not much you can do about these, just being aware of them can keep you—not your subconscious—in charge of what and how much you eat.

      FAKE FOOD. Too much restaurant food is highly processed and filled with fat, sugar, and salt. That makes it extremely appealing and very hard to stop eating.

      LACK OF NUTRIENTS. Restaurant meals can be lacking in key micronutrients that help regulate body fat and appetite, such as calcium, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E. So this book guides you to the proper portions of foods that are rich in nutrients.

      


      Fat Increasers—The 3 E’s

      Eating

      Too much food

      Too little food

      Too little satisfaction

      Environment

      Too much sitting

      Too much thinking

      Too much or too little sleep

      Too much pollution

      Too little joy

      Exercise

      Too little variety

      Too little effort

      Too little enjoyment

      The Three Phases of the Digest DIET

      When we created the Digest Diet, we divided it into three phases for maximum fat burning. The first phase, the 4-day Fast Release, is designed to shed fat quickly, with two nutrient-rich shakes and a generous bowl of soup each day. I discourage eating out during Phase 1, since it’s virtually impossible to find restaurant shakes and soups that have the right balance of fat releasing ingredients. For those times when you have to be on the go during Phase 1, though, I’ve called out a few shakes and soups that come closest to meeting our Digest Diet standards.

      Phase 2: Fade Away includes one shake a day that has slightly less fat than the Fast Release Shake. I recommend that you make and bring your own when you’re eating away from home (click here for the recipe) since you’re unlikely to find an exact fat-releasing match on a restaurant menu. Lunch and dinner consist of

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