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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 10.08.08 
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<br>HG, 
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<br>I grab breakfast on the go A LOT. Do you have any quick DOs and DON'Ts 
<br>for me as far as on-the-go breakfasts are concerned? Any solid fast-food 
<br>finds out there? 
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<br>Breakfast Babe  
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<br>Dear Breakfast Babe, 
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<br>I've actually become quite a pro at breakfast on the go... And I do have 
<br>some fast-food favorites these days. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new Egg White 
<br>Flatbread Sandwiches from Dunkin Donuts -- I'm bummed that we don't have 
<br>DD stores here in Los Angeles, because they have a LOT of great guilt-free 
<br>items. I still LOVE the Starbucks Spinach, Roasted Tomato, Feta & Egg Wrap 
<br>(even though we perfected our own version when Starbucks threatened to 
<br>pull it from the menu!). In fact, Starbucks has a SLEW of new b-fast items 
<br>that are really good (the full details are coming up TOMORROW in our brand-
<br>new Starbucks Survival Guide!). Another grab 'n go staple for me is fat-free 
<br>yogurt and fruit. Convenience stores almost always have both around -- so I 
<br>grab a banana or apple and a Yoplait Light. As a protein fanatic, I seek out 
<br>easy, on-the-go egg options. So on days when I don't have time to scramble 
<br>my morning Egg Beaters, I'll grab hard-boiled eggs from a deli and toss the 
<br>yolks. Light string cheese is another great protein-packed choice you can 
<br>pick up -- it's usually in the fridge section at convenience stores. Stuff I avoid 
<br>at all costs? Anything from fast-food restaurants that contains sausage and 
<br>cheese, breakfast pastries, most muffins (there are a few exceptions, like 
<br>VitaTops), donuts, and greasy breakfast burritos/sandwiches. When it comes 
<br>to fast food, think outside the breakfast menu -- some of the best AM options 
<br>are actually on the "sides" menu. Wendy's has 80-calorie cups of mandarin 
<br>oranges and low-fat strawberry yogurt in on-the-go tubes, and McDonald's 
<br>has that Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait. Check out our recent McDonald's survival 
<br>guide for a few more finds. Another thing -- I'm not a big juice-drinker. I 
<br>personally don't think juice is worth the calories -- so I tend to grab whole 
<br>fruits instead. Hope this info is helpful. Happy chewing!
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<br>Hungry Girl, 
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<br>My job requires that I entertain clients on a frequent basis, which generally 
<br>means lots of lunches and dinners out. It just isn't business-savvy for me to 
<br>order a salad and water, especially since my guests are often visiting from 
<br>other countries, and I want them to feel comfortable indulging in popular 
<br>American dishes and local specialties. Any tips for being a gracious host AND 
<br>staying on track? 
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<br>Dining Out Diva  
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<br>Dear Dining Out Diva, 
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<br>Thanks for the email. The first thing I want to say is that there is a LOT of 
<br>ocean between "a salad and water" and those popular American dishes (the 
<br>super-indulgent ones). I agree that you don't want to order boring stuff while 
<br>encouraging the people you are dining with to order crazy-decadent dishes. 
<br>But there's no need to just get a salad and water, either. I go out for lunch 
<br>and dinner all the time, and there are plenty of other things to choose from 
<br>at most restaurants. Feel free to indulge in an appetizer, like shrimp cocktail 
<br>or a broth-based soup. For lunch or dinner, order a nice piece of chicken or 
<br>fish, grilled, with a side of veggies. Also, read menus carefully -- stick with 
<br>things that are served with tomato-based sauces or fruity salsas, as opposed 
<br>to cream sauces. And never apologize for or call attention to what you order. 
<br>Chances are, no one is noticing. Other tips... avoid the bread basket -- save 
<br>those calories for the actual meal. Every now and then, order something 
<br>indulgent -- just don't eat it all. (That light appetizer you ordered will help fill 
<br>you up!) In general, try to get sauces on the side, and avoid carb-heavy 
<br>things like pastas and rice -- calories add up FAST with that stuff. Check out 
<br>our Ultimate Dining Out Survival Guide for even more great advice. As for 
<br>drinks, if everyone's having cocktails and you want one too, order a glass of 
<br>wine or a mixed drink made with seltzer -- skip the oversized frozen 
<br>concoctions! Good luck!!! 
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