Making Healthy Eating Choices at Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings is a place that I like to go to with the guys to watch the Packers game. A lot of people do! That's why it's always so noisy in there. Whether you are letting loose with friends as you watch the game or you just want to have some fun, it's a great place to do either. But the last thing that I -- and most likely you -- want is to have that meal out end up sabotaging our fitness and dieting goals. The good news it that you can make healthier food choices, even when you eat at Buffalo Wild Wings!

There are some things you will absolutely want to avoid at Buffalo Wild Wings, because they will not help you meet your fitness goals. These things include a lot of the appetizers, which are often loaded with fat, calories, and salt. For example, the crispy southwest dippers alone have 630 calories, the chicken quesadilla has 800 calories, and the nachos pack a powerful 960 calories. And this is all before you have even had your meal!

Healthier choices can be made at Buffalo Wild Wings, but you need to be proactive in seeking them out. To start with, choose a beverage that is not going to add empty calories to your meal. The best options are water or unsweetened tea. While I am not a fan of recommending diet soda, even that will help you avoid the empty calories found in the sugary beverages. And try to avoid the alcohol, as difficult as that may sound, because it will also add a lot of empty calories to your meal.

Ideal foods to order include the naked tenders, which only have 260 calories, and the boneless wings, as well as the naked tenders wrap without chips, which has 600 calories. The grilled chicken sandwich, without fries, is also a healthier option, with only 470 calories. Another good option is the garden burger, without fries, which has only 250 calories. For sides, skip the fries, which add an additional 300-600 calories, depending on whether you get a regular or basket size.

Salads also make an ideal option, as long as you pay attention to the dressing you choose (which goes for your wings, as well). Avoid the ranch and bleu cheese dressings, which have around 300 calories for a small serving of each. Instead, opt for the honey mustard, honey barbecue, and sweet barbeque sauces.

Oh, and skip the dessert, as well, even though it may be tempting to have it. One slice of the chocolate fudge cake with vanilla ice cream will set you back about 820 calories! That's more than (hopefully) the entire meal you had picked out.

We live in a world that makes it nearly impossible to avoid eating out all together. And why would you want to do that? After all, eating out, especially with friends, is fun (even if it is noisy), and you get to try different foods that you may not make at home. Dining out doesn't have to come between you and your fitness goals. You just need to focus on making healthier choices, because they are out there!

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