Health Columnist One of Americans' greatest pleasures is eating out. If you are on a diet to lose weight, or watch your cholesterol, or simply strive for the healthiest choices wherever you eat, here is a guide for dining out and still enjoying the experience.
Some restaurants offer designated meals that are specially labeled as low fat or heart healthy.
You may notice a symbol such as a heart, or a ribbon next to certain menu items. The menu may actually state how many fat grams are in the particular dish. This food may be prepared with less oil and butter and more broth. However, the menu item might not be low in calories and sodium. If your plate is overflowing with food, you may need to be more concerned with the total calories consumed than the fat.