Food Author: ‘Be A Picky Eater, Just Don’t Look Like One’

Food Author: ‘Be A Picky Eater, Just Don’t Look Like One’



HOUSTON (Wireless Flash) – Is there anything more embarrassing than being branded a picky eater? Well, a Houston-based dietician has some tips for picky eaters who want to avoid looking finicky in front of friends. Dr. Joanne Lichten says you can prevent a scene by calling the restaurant beforehand and talking to the manager about your dietary needs. “Dr. Jo” also suggests you ask for the menu to be faxed over, so you can plan a snack attack without asking tons of questions. Also avoid eating during the dinner rush, since the staff won’t want to accommodate your pickiness when it’s busy. That’s a crucial detail, says Dr. Jo because as she puts it “...your friends won’t spit in your food, but a miffed waitress definitely will.” Dr. Jo’s newest book, Dr. Jo’s No Big Deal Diet (Nutrifit), comes out this week.

Fri 05-17-02