The Restaurant Survival Guide

Restaurant meals can pack a whole day's worth of sodium onto one plate, and the menu is written to steer what you order.

From menu layout to portion sizes to the "light" section, restaurants make plenty of decisions for you before you've even sat down. The Restaurant Survival Guide shows you how that works and how to order well anywhere, from the drive-thru to the steakhouse, so you can enjoy eating out without paying for it later.

No diets, no banned foods, no skipping the fun. Just clear, practical, evidence-based guidance you can use the next time you eat out.

What you'll learn

• How restaurants influence what you order, and how to stay in charge
• Six simple rules that work at any restaurant
• How to read a menu like a pro and spot the hidden sodium, sugar and oversized portions
• The best and worst orders at fast food, diners, Italian, Mexican, Chinese and Asian, steakhouses, delis and cafés
• Why "healthy" fast-casual isn't always healthy
• How to handle drinks, dessert, buffets, parties and special occasions
• Smart portion strategies, doggy bags, and an easy next-day plan

Inside the book

• Part I: How Restaurants Work (and How to Beat Them). Menu psychology, six universal rules, and reading a menu like a pro.
• Part II: Cuisine by Cuisine. Fast food and the drive-thru, the diner and breakfast, Italian and pizza, Mexican and Tex-Mex, Chinese and Asian takeout, steakhouse, grill and BBQ, sandwiches and delis, cafés, bakeries and "healthy" fast-casual.
• Part III: The Situations and the Plan. Drinks, cocktails and dessert out, buffets and celebrations, portions and leftovers, eating out for your health goals, and your complete restaurant toolkit.

Details

• 134 pages · 16 chapters
• Full colour, with photography throughout
• Ready-to-use ordering strategies and simple swaps in every chapter
• Instant digital download (PDF), readable on phone, tablet or computer, and easy to print

Who it's for Anyone who eats out and wants to stay healthy without giving up the experience. That includes busy professionals, families, frequent travellers, and anyone managing their health who still loves a good meal out.

Book 3 of the Dishclosure Eat Well series This is the third of three short, practical guides: The Supermarket Survival Guide, The Drinks Survival Guide and The Restaurant Survival Guide. Read them in any order.

Eat out. Order smart. Enjoy every bite.

This book is for general education only and is not medical advice. Please consult your doctor about your personal health needs.