Issue Date: October 11, 2009
Other ThinkSmart articles this week:
Parent Smart Talk about cancer
Eat Smart Eat out with better choices
Money: Job hunt scams
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THINK SMART
Helpful tips for your everyday life
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Eating out, eating well
Dining out is tricky. To control what's on your plate, look for these key menu words to avoid, compiled by the American Heart Association:
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Sub these terms ...
Fried
Au gratin
Crispy
Scalloped
Pan-fried
Sautéed
Stuffed
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... with healthier ones
Steamed
Broiled
Baked
Grilled
Poached
Roasted
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Quick tip
Idling your car while waiting in fast-food drive-thrus wastes gas. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends parking and going inside instead.
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