When dining out, it can be challenging to eat healthily. 

Dining out can sometimes be the symptom of more than just being busy and having to hit the drive-thru for the convenience factor. Monica Nyman with the St. Louis District Dairy Council explains if you want to eat out less frequently, meal planning is a great place to start.

Last week on Regional Radio, Nyman highlighted the importance of evaluating nutrition labels. She says there are ways to eat healthier or scale back on how much we eat when do eat out.

Monica has a great suggestion for those that enjoy trying out new recipes at home. She suggests finding something you and your family or maybe your kids enjoy when you go out and finding the recipe on Pinterest or somewhere online and trying it out at home.

Every year, food trends come and go. Nymant points out US News and World Report published that 2023’s food trends will focus on health, sustainability, affordability, and distractions. She believes that means people will be seeking foods to protect their health and the planet, as well as embracing simpler, more humble choices to help save money and time.