Ep10: ADHD-Friendly Eating Tips for Dining Out with NASA Engineer Ivette Rivera Aponte

from Launching Forward With Autism and ADHD : Helping students and parents turn Austism and ADHD Into Thier Superpower

Eating healthy while dining out can be a challenge—especially when portion sizes are huge, fried food is everywhere, and temptations run high. In this episode, I sit down with NASA Engineer Ivette Rivera Aponte to talk about making smart food choices while embracing cultural cuisine. As a Puerto Rican and a Persian-American, we love discussing food, culture, and how to navigate restaurant menus in a way that supports both enjoyment and nutrition.What you'll learn:How to plan ahead by checking the menu before you goWhy portion sizes in the U.S. can be unrealistic and how to manage themSimple swaps to avoid fried or overly processed foodsThe trick to eating a small snack before dining out to make mindful choicesHow ADHD affects food choices and ways to stay on track with healthy habitsTrying new restaurants and exploring different cultures through food is amazing—and you can still stay aligned with your health goals! This episode will help you enjoy dining out while making balanced, nourishing choices.CONNECT WITH LAILA ALIEH: Instagram: @lailaaliehEmail: [email protected] up for my monthly newsletterLaila is an ADHD Coach and Tutor for Students, ready to help people of all ages reach for the stars and discover their full potential. To learn more about Laila, or to inquire about working with her, visit www.LailaAlieh.com. To inquire about being a guest on the podcast, submit a topic, or ask a question for a future episode, please email Laila.

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Ivette and I are talking about nutrition, embracing cultural cuisine, and how to make healthy choices at restaurants. Ivette is Puerto Rican, and, as you know, I’m Persian-American. We bonded over our cultures, and we both love speaking about them. So today, let’s chat about embracing different cultures through food and how to choose healthy options at new restaurants. Look Ahead: Look at the menu ahead of time to make sure there are options you can eat. Portion Sizes: Know that the portions in the United States are completely exaggerated and unrealistic compared to other cultures. Avoid Fried Food: Try to avoid fried foods. Eat Before You Go: When I eat a small snack before we go, I’m more realistic about what I’m hungry for. It’s fantastic to go to new restaurants and try the foods of different cultures. I highly encourage it! When you go out, you can still stick to your health goals. More From Laila Laila is a Holistic Nutrition Coach and Math Tutor, ready to help people of all ages become mission-fit to explore their full potential. To learn more about Laila, or to inquire about working with her, visit www.LailaAlieh.com.

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