5.Have a Heart
Some restaurants have tuned into heart-healthy eating. They offer low-fat, low-salt, low-cholesterol menu items, designated with a heart icon.
Don’t confuse this with the favorites icon. That can be a flag for popular, fatty choices. One delicious heart-healthy option: A grilled fish filet, a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids.
6.Don’t Be Afraid to Ask
In restaurants where food is cooked to order, you can make special requests for lighter fare.
If you’re counting calories — or keeping an eye on saturated fat, cholesterol, or sodium — tell your server.
Ask what’s in a dish. Find out how it’s cooked. A chef can often prepare food using less oil, no butter, or no added salt. If there is sauce, salad dressing, or gravy, get it on the side. Then you can dip — or skip — and use less.
