Americans love dining out. According to the Food Liability Insurance Program , the average person eats at a restaurant about three times a month and orders takeout or delivery more than four times a month. Eating away from home now accounts for over half of all food spending in the U.S.

Eating out isn’t inherently unhealthy, but how we approach it makes a difference. Practicing mindful eating, which means paying attention to what, when, and how much we eat, can help us enjoy restaurant meals while supporting our health and the environment. Mindful eating means listening to your body’s hunger and fullness cues, choosing foods that nourish you, and making intentional efforts to minimize waste.

One of the biggest challenges when eating out is portion size. Research shows that restauran

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