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The average American consumes an additional 200 calories, three to four grams of saturated fat, and an extra 300 to 450 grams of sodium on days that include dining out.
Part of the problem is extra large portions and calorie dense dishes.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Watch for red-flag words, limit dishes described as crispy, fried, creamy, au gratin, cheesy, buttery and just keep it simple.
There are numerous steps you can take, but the key is to avoid saturated fats and try to control your portion size.