Eating Out Directory
Eating out is a treat for many people, and something to be enjoyed. But restaurant meals can sometimes be laden with salt, saturated fat, and substantial calories that may affect health issues such as high blood pressure, weight gain, high cholesterol, and more. When you eat out, it's important to try to make good food choices such as limiting how much you eat and ordering foods that are not overly-processed. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to order healthy foods at restaurants, which foods to avoid, and much more.
Medical Reference
Healthy Choices When Eating Out
WebMD tells you more about making heart-healthy choices when eating out.
Tips for Dining Out With Diabetes
If you have diabetes, read these tips for restaurant dining.
Low-Sodium Diet: How to Eat Less Sodium at Restaurants
Restaurant meals can be shockingly high in sodium. But it's possible to follow a low-salt diet even when you're dining out.
How to Eat Out Safely When You Have a Food Allergy
Find out how to avoid the ingredients that set off your food allergy when you go to a restaurant.
Features
Eat Out, Eat Smart
From deli to Tex-Mex, here are dining-out choices that won't do in your diet.
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eating healthy while dining out
Waistline-Friendly Fast Food
More fast food chains and restaurants are jumping on the health food bandwagon. But are these lower-fat choices a whole-hearted effort to fight obesity?
Is Fast Food Killing Our Sense of Taste?
Your sense of taste is being barraged by the loads of salt, fat, and sugar found in double cheeseburgers, waffle fries, and milkshakes.
Video
Fast Food Healthy Selections
You really can make smart choices in today's fat-filled, fast-food world. Find out how.
Healthy Restaurant Choices
Here are expert tips on keeping your restaurant meal from turning into a dieting disaster.
Calorie Counts and Menu Labeling
Learn about how calorie counts and menu labeling affects food choices.
Slideshows & Images
Worst Restaurant Meals
These classic restaurant meals may taste great, but they might not be great for you. Find out why, and what alternatives may be healthier choices.
Healthy Eating at Restaurants
Restaurant food can be full of hidden fat and calories. See how to recognize the dangers and stay on your healthy diet.
Slideshow: Healthy Eating at Restaurants
Slideshow: Worst Sandwiches -- Double-Fisted Diet Wreckers
Can a small, deli chicken sandwich have nearly 1,000 calories? Check out the worst sandwiches at major chains -- and better choices for good health.
Quizzes
Expert Commentary
Healthy-Fast-Food-Salads
Health information on fast-food salads.
Eating Out the Healthy Weigh: Mexican
Enjoying Mexican -- without all those deep-fried calories!
Help, I'm at a Fast Food Chain!
WebMD's motto: Be prepared.
How Healthy Are Fast-Food Salads?
Salads-to-go can be good news -- just watch the extras