Plan-Ahead Strategies for Healthy Eating in Various Scenarios

Scenario/Situation	Plan-Ahead Strategies
Grocery Shopping	Select recipes/meals and foods in advance. Write a grocery list. Avoid shopping at busy times. Avoid shopping when hungry.
Dining Out	Look at the menu ahead of time. Call in advance to request accommodations. Request substitutions or alternates at the restaurant. Have an idea of what to order ahead of time.
Parties/Holiday Events	Let the host know in advance of any dietary restrictions. Offer to bring a healthy dish. Have a light snack prior to the event. Set a drink limit ahead of time.
Travel	Pack heathy, non-perishable snacks for the journey. Research some restaurants at the destination ahead of time. Write out a list of healthy meals to stick to at restaurants. Look up one or two local grocery stores at your destination. Write a list of healthy foods to obtain at the local store and stock up on arrival.
Between-Meal Snacks	Write out a list of healthy snacks to stick to: both sweet and savory. Prepare and pack snacks ahead of time for the week. Keep a healthy snack (non-perishable) at your desk or in your bag for hunger emergencies.

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