How do you balance social eating with healthy eating?
When you want to eat well, but you also want to go to brunch/dinner/a party/etc.
We go out to eat to meet friends, celebrate birthdays, or sometimes takeout on the couch with our partner is our idea of a fun and relaxing Sunday night.
While these moments are important for our social or mental health, if we are looking to improve our physical health, sometimes it can feel difficult to balance the two.
But do we need to give up fun to be healthy?
The short is no (phew!)
But of course, like all things balanced there is nuance to this response. Let me explain.
You may need to re-examine what it means to have a good time
When we go out to dinner, we tend to eat a lot, drink a lot, and indulge in all of our favorite foods.
If the occasion calls for it– like a holiday, anniversary, or celebration– let yourself eat to your heart’s content! In most cultures, celebration is often about going a bit over the top.
