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" There&amp;#039;s no denying that a restaurant meal is almost always higher in calories and fat than one you&amp;#039;d make at home. Blame huge portions, hidden extras (like lots of oil and butter) and the temptation of dessert. But you can eat out and still be healthy. All you need is a few tricks.   The Basics    1.Zone in on color Before you order, picture what your plate will look like when it comes out of the kitchen. If there won&amp;#039;t be at least two colors on it, reconsider. It can be as easy as ordering tomatoes and mushrooms in an omelet instead of extra cheese.   2. Pick one splurge per meal Really want that nachos appetizer or fruity cocktail? Go ahead and order one of them if you can&amp;#039;t resist, but pass on dessert. Or vice versa.   3. Get toppings on the side Yes, you&amp;#039;ve heard it before, but ordering extras like dressing, cheese, mayo, sour cream and even pesto sauce on the side and using just a drizzle really makes a difference. For example, 1/2 cup pesto sauce has about 600 calories; use just 2 Tbsp and it&amp;#039;ll cost you a more reasonable 150 calories.   4. Scale down Restaurant servings tend to be a whopping 2 to 4 times larger than they should be, says research published in the journal Obesity. If you&amp;#039;re not sharing an entr\u00E9e, leave at least 5 to 10 bites behind.   5.Look for red flags Keep an eagle eye out for words that basically mean high-fat, high-calorie. You know the lineup: fried, breaded, battered, buttered, cream sauce, etc.    Eat Healthy America Challenge   Try It Today: Order a salad or broth-based soup to start, and share an entree.   Try It This Month: Check out restaurants&amp;#039; menus and nutrition info online, and start a list of the healthiest dishes at your favorite places. Print it out and post it where you&amp;#039;ll see it (or stash it in your glove compartment) to make ordering healthy a no-brainer. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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