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Guide to Healthy Dining Out: What to Order and Avoid

From family favorites like pizza to international cravings for sushi, here’s how to eat healthy at all your most-loved restaurants.
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Pizza Restaurants

America loves its pizza – nearly one in eight Americans chow down on the It...
America loves its pizza – nearly one in eight Americans chow down on the Italian fan-favorite every day. So is there a way to reduce the damage while still showing the gooey treat some love?
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Mexican Restaurants

If you don't know a chimichanga from an enchilada, it can be a challenge to...
If you don't know a chimichanga from an enchilada, it can be a challenge to pick out the healthier options on a Mexican restaurant menu. Here's what you need to know to make the best choice.
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Sushi Restaurants

As virtuous as the popular Japanese delicacy can be, sushi can easily turn ...
As virtuous as the popular Japanese delicacy can be, sushi can easily turn into a major calorie and sodium bomb. The next time you go to a sushi restaurant, order a better option instead.
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Diners

Diner dining isn't all mile-high burgers and shakes; use this guide to help...
Diner dining isn't all mile-high burgers and shakes; use this guide to help you make the best choices.
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Indian Restaurants

Navigating a menu in an unfamiliar cuisine can be a fun, delicious challeng...
Navigating a menu in an unfamiliar cuisine can be a fun, delicious challenge. Here’s what to know when you go to an Indian restaurant.
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Italian Restaurants

Follow these dos and don’ts the next time a pasta craving strikes.
Follow these dos and don’ts the next time a pasta craving strikes.
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at Thai Restaurants

It’s very easy to get swept up in Southeast Asia’s sharable street-food sty...
It’s very easy to get swept up in Southeast Asia’s sharable street-food style found in many Thai dishes, but reign yourself in and remember these tips the next time you sit down for a Thai meal.
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5 Dishes You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at a Soup & Sandwich Restaurant

These casual lunch spots have some hidden gems and pitfalls. Follow these d...
These casual lunch spots have some hidden gems and pitfalls. Follow these do’s and don’ts the next time you order.  
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5 Foods You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at a Theme Park

Take a hard pass on that giant turkey leg. 
Take a hard pass on that giant turkey leg. 
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Dining Out Dos and Don’ts: Healthy Choices at Popular Chain Restaurants

Don’t let sneaky meals that appear to be healthy on the menu ruin your diet...
Don’t let sneaky meals that appear to be healthy on the menu ruin your diet. Learn the best and worst options from these popular restaurants to help you stay on track.
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5 Foods You Should Avoid (and the 5 You Should Order) at the Fair

The local summer fair may seem like an endless row of fried, dipped, and sm...
The local summer fair may seem like an endless row of fried, dipped, and smothered, but we have our picks to eat festive treats and keep your health in check. 
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How to Eat Clean at Restaurants

While cooking at home isn’t always an option, there are a variety of cleane...
While cooking at home isn’t always an option, there are a variety of cleaner choices at popular restaurant chains. Taking steps to avoid excess calories, fat, and sodium can be tricky when you're eating out, but definitely not impossible. On this list, we have ideas for everyplace from fast food chicken joints to sit-down establishments. Click through to find suggested options for those following the clean eating lifestyle.
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