Try to keep some of these things handy -

Cooked kitchen strips - one cup has 38 grams of protein and only 180 calories

Lowfat cottage cheese - one cup has 28 grams of protein and 168 calories

A three ounce can of white-meat chicken has 14 grams of protein and 70 calories

Two sticks of string cheese has 14 grams of protein and 160 calories

A full can of tuna packed in spring water - 37 grams of protein and 175 calories

Reach for nuts. Keeping nuts around will keep you from binging on high carbohydrate junk food because they are just as convenient for when you have to eat something now!

Nuts supply you with good fats that can lower your cholesterol as well as fiber and important vitamins and minerals. Make sure to select dry roasted and unsalted. And don't forget, even though it's high in good fats, that still translates to 9 calories per gram. Don't over eat.

If you are a fan of southern cuisine you may take a while making up your mind which of great dishes to order – if you’re there with a partner or party, why not choose different dishes and share!

From a New Orleans style seafood gumbo to Creole seafood Jambalaya; from slow smoked baby back ribs to a fried buttermilk chicken breast, and everything in between including side dishes offering mashed sweet potatoes and skillet baked rosemary cornbread – House of Blues has a menu to tempt even pickiest of eaters!

Located in Barefoot Landing shopping, dining and entertainment complex House of Blues Myrtle Beach couldn’t be easier to find!

For those with mobility problems, House of Blues is ADA compliant, but you should try and make a reservation 48 hours in advance if you specifically require a table in an area set out for mobility impaired.

There is also a section of car park which is specifically for visitors to House of Blues who have mobility problems – however you must display your disabled parking permit, and normal car parking fees apply.

If you’re in North Myrtle Beach area, House of Blues is an eating experience you shouldn’t miss out on