How to Eat Healthy at Longhorn Steakhouse

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Longhorn Steakhouse is a very popular chain of steak restaurants. Most people who go to Longhorn Steakhouse expect to eat a very heavy meal. However, if you are watching your weight or simply wish to eat healthy, you do have some menu options at the restaurant.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
Step1
Visit Longhorn Steakhouse for lunch instead of dinner. This way, you can have a lunch sized portion of an entree, which is considerably smaller.
Step2
Skip the heavy appetizers. Most of the appetizers at Longhorn Steakhouse are fried and cheesy options. If you want an appetizer, inquire about the soup of the day.
Step3
Browse the salad selections. Longhorn Steakhouse actually has numerous salad options that are sure to appease your appetite. The grilled salads are especially healthy, including the grilled salmon or grilled chicken salad.
Step4
Dress your salad with the restaurant's fat-free ranch or simply use oil and vinegar. Heavy salad dressings can add a lot of fat to your meal. Opt for the lighter dressings instead.
Step5
Order the Sierra Chicken from the Longhorn Steakhouse menu. This delicious chicken option is a grilled breast topped with salsa.
Step6
Ask for vegetables instead of a potato. Most of the potato options at Longhorn Steakhouse are filled with butter. Request the fresh seasonal vegetables for your side dish.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can browse through the menu selections ahead of time at the Longhorn Steakhouse website.
  • If you do choose a steak from Longhorn Steakhouse, get one that is grilled and not covered in a glaze. Toppings add a lot of fat and cholesterol to a cut of steak.

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