Wouldn't it be great to scan the menu of any restaurant and discover low-fat, low-cholesterol choices that are loaded with the distinctive tastes you crave? Well, guess what? In most cases, you can!
You can find low-fat foods in almost any restaurant. And whether the gang from work is going out for Mexican food or you're taking someone special to a romantic French restaurant, enjoying ethnic cuisine doesn't have to mean high-fat foods. From Chinese to Greek, Cajun to Vietnamese, you can find delicious dishes that will do your heart good.
The tips found in this chapter will help you make low-fat, healthful food choices when dining out. Here's a handy one to get you started: If you splurge once in a while - such as on a favorite dessert - offset the high-fat food by choosing others lower in fat.
