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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 9.19.12
<br>ASK HUNGRY GIRL
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<br>Hi HG,
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<br>Thanks to you, I know to always check if a restaurant's nutritional info is available; and when it is, I'm able to make smart selections. But I'm like a deer in headlights when the place doesn't provide calorie and fat counts. How can I make good choices when I'm faced with this scenario?
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<br>Hungry in Headlights
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<br>Hi Hungry in Headlights,
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<br>While it's fantastic that so many restaurants are now providing nutrition stats (many chains are actually required to), not every place has caught on. But this doesn't mean you can't make smart choices everywhere, and it definitely doesn't mean you need to avoid restaurants without stats available. I eat at restaurants that don't provide calorie counts all the time! Here are some tips 'n tricks to help you out...
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<br>See if the menu is online. Even without the nutritional info, it's helpful to know what's available in advance. This way you can take your time reviewing everything on the menu and deciding which is your best bet. You can also do a little research beforehand. Wondering about the chicken marsala at your local Italian restaurant? Look up similar dishes on restaurant websites that do provide stats. Not sure what b