Eating Out - All You Can Eat Buffet
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All You Can Eat Buffet
There’s something about buffets that brings out the urge to devour everything in sight.
Research even shows the more food is in front of us, the more we eat. But there’s no need to avoid buffets altogether – just follow these five easy tips to help you avoid overeating:
• Pace yourself! Eat slowly, and see how full you are after the first plate before you get more.
• Use a smaller plate, if possible, and keep food in a single layer on it.
• Start by filling half your plate with vegetables or salad before adding meat or carbs.
• Think like the French and choose quality, not quantity. Try small amounts of foods (even a spoonful) so you won’t feel you’re missing out.
• Plan ahead. Eat lightly at previous meals and go for an extra-long walk that day.
For better buffet choices, see the guide below.
| CHOOSE | LIMIT |
| Steamed, boiled or lightly stir-fried vegies | Hot chips, deep-fried dim sims and other deep-fried items |
| Grilled or fresh seafood | Battered fish bits |
| Vegetable soup or a meat and vegie casserole | Creamy soups, creamy pasta or potato bakes, or dishes where you can see oil floating on top |
| Salad bar – green salads, canned pineapple, asparagus, beetroot and cold meats |
Coleslaw, potato or pasta salads made with mayo and creamy sauces |
| Roast of the day – making sure you trim off any visible fat |
Deep-fried schnitzels or greasy noodle dishes |
| Small dinner rolls, preferably wholemeal or grainy varieties |
Garlic bread or large bread rolls |
| Fruit, yoghurt, custard or mini-sized sweets for dessert |
Cakes, pastries and other large desserts – unless you’re willing to share one between two people or leave half of it on the plate! |
By Sharon Natoli, an accredited practising dietitian with Food & nutrition australia
WWW.FOODNUT.COM.AU
Healthy Food Guide
www.healthyfoodguide.com.au
