The Food Truck Survival Guide

BURGERS: BARBECUE: TACOS PIZZA ASIAN DESSERTS Suggest: Everything but in moderation. Consider lowerfat options like sorbet & frozen yogurt. If you want the real deal, get a kid's size, a single scoop, or share a larger serving with a friend (or two). Swap: Beef for turkey or veggie-both have less saturated fat Swap: Pulled pork/beef brisket for chicken Swap: White rice for brown rice Swap: Beef for chicken or meatless taco and tortilla shell bowl for crunchy tortilla strips on a salad instead. Split it: Check out the serving size. A "personal pizza's can feed easily 2-3 people- split one with a friend! Suggest: Green beans, salad and corn sides instead of Texas toast, mac 'n' cheese, and creamy slow. Request: Sauce on the side or ask the chef to go easy on the sauce if mixed in. The sauces on many popular dishes are often high in sodium and fat. Add: Extra lettuce and tomato; both filling and probably free. Add: Shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, fajita veggies, beans, salsa, or guacamole. Suggest: Thin crust pizza with less cheese. Add: Veggies like broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes. Request: Fruit filling at the crepe truck- it can be just as sweet ond more nutritious. Add: Extra veggies, such as beef and broccoli. Go easy: On cheese, sour cream, and nachos. Suggest: The taco salad. Try brown rice or a rice & beans side dish. Save it: Take home half of a large muffin or cupcake for another day's treat. THE FOOD TRUCK SURVIVAL GUIDE GENERAL TIPS MENU Remember your goals. Listen to your body and your brain – what will satisfy your hunger, your taste buds, and your health goals? Consider those three criteria as you Prepare! Preview the menus online, make a decision, and try not to deviate from it. Or take a Take your time. Didn't prepare? Take your time to review the menu before you get in line. You won't feel as rushed to make a decision once Scope out the sanitation scene. What is the sanitation grade? Is the cook wearing gloves? Hair pulled back and in a hair net? If not, you might want to look elsewhere. Don't be shy. If you have specific dietary needs, don't be afraid to ask the chef for substitutions. No Stop to enjoy. Once you have decided on your meal, find a seat. Try to find a nice grassy spot, sit down, and enjoy your meal. Food is more delicious (and satisfying!) when you enjoy it mindfully. CURVY GIRL HEALTH long walk around at the outset to make sure you've apologies necessary. Want more tips? SUBSCRIBE to CGH @www.curvygirlhealth.com Special thanks to Rochel Paul, RD "The Colege Nutritionist" for her review and suggestions which significontly contributed to improving the quality of this piece. Graphic created by Shanthony Exum. you get to the front. peruse your options. come to the best decision.