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Eating Out Versus Cooking In. Laura Astbury, MS, RD Arizona Nutrition Network January 30, 2009. Introduction. Menus Cost and nutrient comparison Resources. Menus. Two types of menus Healthy foods prepared at home Fast foods. Prepared at Home 1 small banana 1 cup oatmeal
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Eating Out Versus Cooking In Laura Astbury, MS, RD Arizona Nutrition Network January 30, 2009
Introduction • Menus • Cost and nutrient comparison • Resources
Menus Two types of menus • Healthy foods prepared at home • Fast foods
Prepared at Home 1 small banana 1 cup oatmeal ½ cup orange juice Fast Food Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit sandwich Small order of hashbrowns Small coffee, 1 cream and 1 sugar Breakfast
Prepared at Home Snack # 1 7 wheat crackers 2 ounces low fat cheese Snack # 2 6 ounces fat free fruit yogurt ¼ ounce peanuts, no salt added Fast Food Snack # 1 Potato chips Snack # 2 Candy bar Snacks
Prepared at Home Sandwich 2 slices whole wheat bread 2 ounces deli turkey ½ tomato, sliced ½ cup lettuce 1 Tablespoon light mayonnaise ½ cup baby carrots 1 small apple 1 cup low fat milk Fast Food Cheeseburger Medium fries Medium soda Lunch
Prepared at Home ½ cup peas ½ cup cauliflower 4 ounces baked chicken breast 1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ cup brown rice 1 pat margarine Fast Food Fish sandwich (no tartar sauce) Medium fries Medium soda Dinner
Prepared at Home Fruit Smoothie 1 cup low fat milk 1 cup strawberries Ice Fast Food 1 cup vanilla ice cream Dessert
Cost Comparison • Average of food prices from three grocery stores • Average of food prices from three fast food restaurants • Cost comparison done in April 2008
Cost Comparison cont. • Total cost of food for one day • Prepared at home: $5.14 • Fast food: $13.23 • Savings of food prepared at home: $8.09 • One year savings of: $2,952.85
Nutrient Comparison cont. • Preparing meals at home saved: • 1881 calories • 130.3 g fat • 2832 mg sodium Is this significant?
Food Choices Make a Difference • Diets higher in calories, sodium and fat lead to increased risk for: • High blood pressure • Cardiovascular disease • Certain cancers • Diabetes
Making Healthy Choices When Eating Out • MyPyramid tips: • Order water, unsweetened tea or other beverage with no added sugar • Ask for salad dressing served on the side • Order grilled instead of fried foods • Choose “small” or “medium” portions
Making Healthy Choices When Eating Out cont. • Healthy Dining restaurant nutrition program • http://healthydiningfinder.com/site/
Eating at Home Made Easy • Plan meals in advance • Make a shopping list to follow • Save time by cooking enough for two meals • Prepare meals on the weekend and freeze for use during the week