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Plan ahead. If you can, choose a restaurant with healthier options and where the food is made-to-order as opposed to buffet or fast food. It will be easier to find healthy options, as well as make special requests.

Browse the menu. Many restaurant now offer a "light" menu or specify certain dishes as low fat, low calorie, etc. Other options include sharing an entrée with a fellow diner or choosing an appetizer as your dinner, paired with a side salad or soup.

Be nosy. If you have questions about how a dish is prepared, don't hesitate to ask. Servers are used to these types of questions. Furthermore, many dishes can be made healthier by skipping fattening sauces, grilling instead of frying or substituting a side of french fries with a vegetable or salad.

Bag it up. Restaurant portions tend to be more than out metabolism can handle! Get your money's worth by asking your server to wrap up half the dish before it comes to the table - food always tastes better the next day!

Sweet escapes. Choose your dessert carefully. Fresh fruit, sorbet or angel food cake are all low fat options that taste great. If you choose a higher calorie dessert, share with someone else at the table.

Remember, following a healthy-heart meal plan does not mean you have to give up your favorite foods or activities - small changes can make a big difference.

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