What to Order at Dessert Style Restaurants For Fat Loss - 169
YouTube You're in line at the ice cream stand and the large costs only a little more. Then someone walks past with a chocolate-dipped cone. Your order changes before you reach the window.
(Do you want an easier way to choose your food when you eat out? Get the Eating On-The-Go Guide at go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego)
In episode 169 of Driven For Health, Coach Brian Parana finishes the what-to-order restaurant series at the dessert counter. He walks through family ice cream stops and the toppings bar at SweetFrog. He also covers the local bakery and a Crumbl cookie taste test. A cheesecake-only outing and fair food bring more choices you can use.
This episode helps men over 40 choose dessert portions while working on fat loss. You'll hear familiar food comparisons and learn how size upgrades and extra toppings change your order. Keep one question in mind: What am I looking forward to most?
Main Topics:
- Choosing your flavor and portion at a neighborhood ice cream stand
- Building a frozen yogurt bowl with toppings you enjoy
- Picking donuts and pastries at the local bakery
- Sharing cinnamon rolls and tasting Crumbl cookies with your family
- Going to The Cheesecake Factory for cheesecake
- Trying fried Oreos or a fried Twinkie at the fair
- Fast Five dessert calorie comparisons
Key Takeaways:
- Choose the part of the dessert you want most before adding more food to your order.
- Picture your portion as a whole donut or a quarter of a cookie. Tablespoons make topping amounts easier to understand.
- Dessert can fit into a fat loss plan. The amount you eat and how often you eat it matter alongside your food for the rest of the day.
Resources Mentioned:
- Dairy Queen treat nutrition: https://www.dairyqueen.com/en-us/nutrition/treats/
- SweetFrog nutrition: https://www.sweetfrog.com/menu/nutrition/index.php
- The Cheesecake Factory nutrition: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/nutrition
Common Questions:
- Can you eat dessert while trying to lose body fat?
Yes. Choose an amount that fits your food plan and account for the rest of your day's meals. How often you stop for dessert matters too.
- How many calories do frozen yogurt toppings add?
It depends on the topping and the amount. About two level tablespoons of mini Reese's Pieces can add roughly 150 calories. A heaping serving spoon can put more candy in your bowl.
- How many calories are in Oreo Dream Extreme cheesecake?
The Cheesecake Factory lists its menu serving at 1,510 calories. Half of that serving is about 750 calories.
- Are donut holes lower in calories than a donut?
At Dunkin, four glazed Munchkins have 240 calories. That's the same as one glazed donut. The number of donut holes you eat changes the total.
If you're working on fat loss and want to enjoy dessert outings with your family, this episode gives you specific choices to consider.
Grab the Eating On-The-Go Guide. Head to go.brianparana.com/eatingonthego and download it free. It helps you plan restaurant orders before you sit down.
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