Dining Out American Tips

• Start with an appetizer- a salad with dressing on the side or a broth based soup, fills you up and helps you to consume fewer calories during the main course.
• Ask for the breadbasket to be removed from the table or if your dining mates would like bread keep it to their side of the table.
• Order all dressings and sauces on the side; use zero calorie vinegar or lemon instead with a sprinkle of parmesan for flavor.
• Go for grilled, steamed or baked over pan seared and fried.
• Always request for your dishes to be prepared "light" (less oil).
• Avoid ordering "creamy" or "crispy" items.
• Substitute the fries or potato side for a salad or steamed vegetables.
• If vegetables contain oil, butter or sauce, eat 1/2 of the serving.
• If vegetables are plain and steamed eat as much as you like.
• When it comes to dessert, stick to the three-bite rule. Studies show that people always rate the first and last bites as the best. Three bites give you a first, middle and last, which is all you need to appreciate a dessert completely. Also feel free to order a cup or tea or coffee to help satisfy your sweet tooth at the meal’s end.
• If ordering alcoholic beverages opt for non dessert wines, champagne or spirits on the rocks or with club soda. Avoid sugary drinks and beer.

About Bubba Gump Shrimp

In the 1994 movie classic, Forrest Gump famously said, “life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Well, that theme carried through to the movie’s seafood inspired restaurant, Bubba Gump Shrimp. At this seafood stop, picking the wrong dish could cost you a boatload of calories, but choosing the right dish and your diet holds steady. Seafood has always been a dieter’s first mate - as long as it’s prepared lightly. Bubba Gump’s menu is a treasure trove of diet-friendly seafood delights. And like all menus, there are hidden disasters like Forrest’s Seafood Feast, which packs a cargo busting 1,850 calories. So, next time you drop anchor at Bubba Gumps, be certain to cast your net wisely and order from our F-Factor approved menu.

From the Bubba Gump Shrimp Menu

Appetizers(s)

• Traditional Shrimp Cocktail
• Shrimpers Net Catch
• Cajun Shrimp
• Skewer of Shrimp
• House Salad
• Steamed Broccoli

Main(s)

• Salmon and Veggie Skillet
• Bourbon Street Mahi Mahi
• Shrimp and Veggie Skewers, without the garlic cream sauce
• Steamed Shellfish, no rice coleslaw or butter
• Steamed Crab Legs, no rice, coleslaw or butter
• Accidental Fish and Shrimp

Beverages(s)

• Diet or club soda
• Unsweetened coffee or tea
• Wine or spirits on the rocks/with club soda

Dessert(s)

• Any dessert following the 3 bite rule

Remember Portion Size

Men: Eat 3/4 portion of lean protein
Aim for 4-6 oz., or the length of a man’s hand.

Women: Eat 1/2 portion of lean protein
Aim for 3-5 oz., or the size of a deck of cards.

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