A Dietitian's Take On What To Order (And Skip) At a Mexican Rest…
Q&A with Organizational Pro Peter Walsh + Dermatologist Shares A…
Actor Hank Azaria + Freezer Meals + Artichokes 2 Ways with Rach
See Inside Barbara Corcoran's Stunning NY Apartment + It's Steak…
How to Make Chicken and Lobster Piccata | Richard Blais
Donnie Wahlberg Spills Details About NKOTB's First Ever Conventi…
Donnie Wahlberg + Jenny McCarthy Say Rach Is Such a "Joy" + Look…
The Best Moments From 17 Seasons of the Show Will Make You Laugh…
How to Make Crabby Carbonara | Rachael Ray
Rach Chats "Firsts" In Flashback From Our First Episode Ever In …
How to Make Apple-Cider Braised Pork Chop Sandwiches with Onion …
Rach's Chef Pals Say Goodbye to Show in Surprise Video Message
How to Make Sesame Cookies | Buddy Valastro
How to Make Tortilla with Potatoes, Piquillo Peppers and Mancheg…
How to Make Shrimp Burgers | Jacques Pepin
How to Make Spanakopipasta | Rachael Ray
Andrew McCarthy Chokes Up Discussing Emotional Trip to Spain wit…
Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …
Celebrity Guests Send Farewell Messages After 17 Seasons of the …
Andrew McCarthy Teases Upcoming "Brat Pack" Reunion Special
Michelle Obama Toasts Rach's 17 Years on the Air With a Heartfel…
Jaclyn "Jackie" London is a dietitian, Nutrition Director for Good Housekeeping and author of the new book, Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked).
Even with all of that on her plate (ha!), Jackie still enjoys going out to eat. But whether she's dining in at a restaurant or ordering take-out, the dietician has a few rules she likes to follow.
When eating at a Mexican restaurant, for example, Jackie says it's totally possible to enjoy a delicious meal without going overboard.
Her first tip? Tell your waiter or waitress to bring the chips and salsa out with the meal, rather than before, Jackie says. This way, you won't even have the option of filling up on chips before your main course arrives — and you can focus on actually enjoying the guac or salsa, rather than just mindlessly snacking on plain chips.
Then, for your main meal, order fajita veggies or tacos. "Either way, load up on those veggies," Jackie advises.
RELATED: Bob Harper Reveals His Essential Rules for Staying Fit While Eating Out
In general when ordering, Jackie says to look for items on the menu that are prepared "a la plancha" (Spanish for grilled) or "alla griglia" (Italian for grilled), because those are going to be the dishes that are the best choices for you health-wise.
"Skip the breading, skip the deep fried and skip the rice and the sour cream," Jackie says. "Those are just fillers. Get the good stuff!"