By Maridel Reyes
In our quest to eat light, we know to pass up artery cloggers like fettuccine Alfredo; we regularly order sauce on the side and veggies instead of fries. Problem is, "everything at a restaurant is 10 times more decadent than what you make at home," says Adam Roberts, author of "Secrets of The Best Chefs." So even the healthy-seeming fare can pack surprisingly high calorie counts.
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But that doesn't mean you have to eat at home every night (as if!). We grilled chefs and dietitians about the trends and dishes that can doom your stay-slim efforts. Commit these simple tips to memory and you'll never again fear a restaurant meal.
"7 Restaurant Mistakes Healthy People Make" originally appeared on Health.com