The sweet flavor eliminates the need for butter. Use ground chicken or turkey in place of beef in meat loaf and burgers. The temptation to overeat to get your money's worth is too great. Limit alcohol intake. Avoid high-fat surprises by asking exactly how food is prepared before you order.
Many restaurants add butter to cooked vegetables and use it to broil chicken and fish.
Don't assume you'll cut fat by getting salad dressing on the side. Most restaurant containers hold more dressing than you get on a typical pretossed salad. Use only a tablespoon's-worth of dressing at most. Order a slice of lemon to squeeze flavor onto salads or vegetables instead of using butter or dressing. Refrain from ordering a second basket of bread or chips while waiting for your meal to arrive.