Choosing Healthier Food Options

When it comes to eating healthy, looks like more of us talk the talk but don't necessarily walk the walk.

By that we mean that what we say and what we do when it comes to picking healthy foods don't always add up.

Right now, around 2/3rds of us are either overweight or obese. To try and help fight this epidemic a lot of restaurants, including fast food joints, have started to offer healthier options. And in some states, because of local laws, some of these restaurants even have started listing calories right next to the food choices.

But according to a recent survey, these steps aren't making as big of an impact on our menu choices as you might think. It turns out that although nearly half of us would like to see restaurants offer healthier items, like baked potatoes or more salads, only 23% of us actually order these types of foods. And we don't seem to be making any better choices when it comes to our kids either. Only 11% of parents ordered apple slices instead of fries in McDonald's Happy Meals recently.

So, to help get you and your family back on the health track, remember your better, healthier options next time your eating out.