Buffet - a place where one can indulge into eating everything and anything without breaking one's budget. Being an buffet enthusiast, I have manage a way for me to eat enough for my money without over indulging.
Now, I am not saying my way is the best way. This are merely tips that I have followed for many years and would like to share it with everyone else. Hopefully you will be able to use one or two or all of them the next time you go to a buffet.
Tip 1 - Eat a light meal before the buffet meal.
Here is one of the biggest mistakes some buffet goers tend to make. They think that not eating breakfast before a lunch buffet or not eating lunch before a dinner buffet, will aid them in eating more. This is actually not good, going to a buffet on a empty stomach will make you want to eat fast and more which results into overindulging.
Why? well, your body does not process the food as quick as you eat. This means that your stomach does not send signals to your brain as fast as you chow down your food to tell you that you are full. Once it sends the signal to your brain, you have already overate which means you will feel so full that you might end up going to the restroom.
Tip 2 - Look around before starting picking your choices
Look around and see what the buffet has to offer especially if there are a lot of different stations. This way, you have a visual of what the place is offering during that time. Also, it helps to know what is available so that you will know what dishes you want to take the next trip to the buffet line.
Tip 3 - Eat slowly
Eat slowly, chew your food more to aid your body in digesting what you are eating. Don't just gobble everything down. It's not a race, except if you entered an eating competition. Enjoy what you are eating.
Tip 4 - Do not eat a lot of carbohydrates and fried foods.
I always see people doing this in buffets. Eating meals pack with carbohydrates like rice and noodles will make you full easily since they are heavy on your stomach. Eating fried foods will make you feel the same. When I go to buffets, you won't see me taking rice and/or noodles but if you really like them, just take a little bit. That way, you have more room for other dishes.
Tip 5 - Take a breather
Some people tend to go straight to the buffet line once they finished their plate. Don't! Take your time, relax a little and if you are with company, chat a bit. Then head back to the station, remember, the dishes won't go away - they will still be there when you get back on the buffet line.
Tip 6 - Eat high price items
This tip is more for those who want bang for their buck. This is where Tip 2 comes in handy. Looking around will allow you to find where the high price items. And depending on where the buffet is, it could be steak, filet mignon, sashimi, snow crabs, crab legs, etc. I have been to a buffet in Las Vegas that features King Crab Legs, Fresh Shrimps, Lobster tails and Filet Mignon.
Hopefully this tip will help you when you head to the Buffet. Eat and Enjoy
Now, I am not saying my way is the best way. This are merely tips that I have followed for many years and would like to share it with everyone else. Hopefully you will be able to use one or two or all of them the next time you go to a buffet.
Tip 1 - Eat a light meal before the buffet meal.
Here is one of the biggest mistakes some buffet goers tend to make. They think that not eating breakfast before a lunch buffet or not eating lunch before a dinner buffet, will aid them in eating more. This is actually not good, going to a buffet on a empty stomach will make you want to eat fast and more which results into overindulging.
Why? well, your body does not process the food as quick as you eat. This means that your stomach does not send signals to your brain as fast as you chow down your food to tell you that you are full. Once it sends the signal to your brain, you have already overate which means you will feel so full that you might end up going to the restroom.
Tip 2 - Look around before starting picking your choices
Look around and see what the buffet has to offer especially if there are a lot of different stations. This way, you have a visual of what the place is offering during that time. Also, it helps to know what is available so that you will know what dishes you want to take the next trip to the buffet line.
Tip 3 - Eat slowly
Eat slowly, chew your food more to aid your body in digesting what you are eating. Don't just gobble everything down. It's not a race, except if you entered an eating competition. Enjoy what you are eating.
Tip 4 - Do not eat a lot of carbohydrates and fried foods.
I always see people doing this in buffets. Eating meals pack with carbohydrates like rice and noodles will make you full easily since they are heavy on your stomach. Eating fried foods will make you feel the same. When I go to buffets, you won't see me taking rice and/or noodles but if you really like them, just take a little bit. That way, you have more room for other dishes.
Tip 5 - Take a breather
Some people tend to go straight to the buffet line once they finished their plate. Don't! Take your time, relax a little and if you are with company, chat a bit. Then head back to the station, remember, the dishes won't go away - they will still be there when you get back on the buffet line.
Tip 6 - Eat high price items
This tip is more for those who want bang for their buck. This is where Tip 2 comes in handy. Looking around will allow you to find where the high price items. And depending on where the buffet is, it could be steak, filet mignon, sashimi, snow crabs, crab legs, etc. I have been to a buffet in Las Vegas that features King Crab Legs, Fresh Shrimps, Lobster tails and Filet Mignon.
Hopefully this tip will help you when you head to the Buffet. Eat and Enjoy
Great tip to eat high price items when eating at a buffet! I imagine that buffets charge a little more than a you would pay for a dinner at a comparable single meal restaurant, so it makes sense to me to take advantage of that. My wife has never been to a buffet - maybe I will take her to one with this advice in mind. http://www.cricospizzaandsubs.net/menu
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