Zagat®

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The Zagat website provides access to over 30,000 restaurants, nightspots, hotels and attractions around the world. We hope you will keep in mind these complimentary healthy dining tips as you enjoy meals out in your area and when you travel.

• Call ahead and ask about healthy menu choices.
• Drink water, diet soda, or unsweetened tea or coffee instead of regular soda or alcoholic beverages.
• Eat slowly.
• Share an appetizer with the table.
• Choose soups with clear broths over cream based soups.
• Order white meats: chicken, turkey or fish.
• Ask how the food is prepared: grilled, baked, or steamed are best.
• Tell your server that you are conserving calories and ask if they will tell the chef to make lower calorie substitutions when preparing your meal.
• If you don't know what's in a dish or don't know the serving size, ask.
• Request dressings or sauces on the side. Use them sparingly.
• Order steamed vegetables as a side dish instead of starch.
• Choose foods made with whole grains. Examples include whole-wheat bread and dishes made with brown rice.
• Order sandwiches with mustard rather than mayonnaise or "special sauce." Mustard adds flavor with virtually no calories.
• Stop eating when you are full - listen to the cues your body gives you.
• Request low fat dairy products: milk, creamer, sour cream, cheese.
• Share your meal or ask for a doggie bag and enjoy part of your entree the next day.
• If you are craving dessert, opt for something low-fat, like sorbet, fresh berries or fruit.
• The restaurant industry is one of hospitality and they aim to please so don't be afraid to speak up with your healthy requests.
• Consider taking walk after your meal if time permits.