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BITE IT!
A serving of Italian sorbet will only set you back about 150 calories, and it's fat-free. Or bite into a small almond biscotti for only about 100 calories and 3.5 grams of fat.

FIGHT IT!
If you order tiramisu at an Italian eatery, your dessert plate will be packing about 1,100 calories and 60 grams of fat!

HG HONORS!

Nutritional information based on dinner portions.

Don't let a trip to your #1 Mexican eatery get the best of you. Here's how to tackle a craving for Mexican, HG style . . .

TOP ATE Taco-tastic Tips

1. Bulk up your meal with a side salad, or a side of veggies or beans.

2. Just say no to tortilla bowls, tortilla strips, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

3. Order two soft tacos, but eat only ONE tortilla. Just stuff what's inside the second one into the first and toss the extra tortilla. Your single super-stuffed soft taco will save you dozens of calories.

4. Avoid chimichangas, chalupas, enchiladas, and quesadillas—these are all fried and/or loaded with cheese.

5. Use salsa in place of dressing on your salads.

6. Take advantage of all the low-cal stuff like cilantro, jalapeños, and assorted chili sauces. You'll feel more satisfied if your meal is packed with flavor.

7. Order chicken or shrimp fajitas prepared without any oil. Then swap all the sides for a bowl of lettuce topped with tomatoes and a side of salsa. You'll wind up with a salad full of grilled veggies and more!

8. Avoid the chips at all costs (calories and fat rack up WAY too quickly).

Nutritional information based on averages.

TOP ATE Diet-Friendly Mexican Food Staples

1. Grilled Chicken

2. Shredded Lettuce

3. Jalapeño Peppers

4. Pico de Gallo

5. Salsa

6. Fajita-Style Veggies (grilled without oil)

7. Black Beans

8. Grilled Shrimp (no butter!)

Traveling isn't an excuse to shovel lots of bad-for-you foods down your gullet. Here's how to take a trip without taking a vacation from eating right . . .

Snacks on a Plane

Relying on in-flight options for guilt-free grub isn't your best-laid plan. Here are some quick Dos and Don'ts for flying the friendly skies . . .

DO
avoid the snack boxes with pretzels, crackers, and chips. Most of those snack packs have 600 to 900 calories and dozens of fat grams each. That's hardly a snack!

DON'T
forget to do your homework. Check out your flight information online and find out what snack packs will be available to you.

DO
stay busy. Bring magazines, handheld games, crossword puzzles, or even just a pen 'n paper to doodle on or to jot down some thoughts. By keeping your mind busy, you'll keep your appetite in check.

DON'T
eat all of your emergency snacks on one flight (unless it's a true emergency—like the plane's been circling the runway for 18 hours!).

DO
stay hydrated. Dehydration can cause grogginess and make it difficult to make smart decisions (like choosing to eat that apple you packed rather than those chips being passed around!).

DON'T
underestimate your travel time. Factor in getting to the airport, waiting in line, and picking up baggage—even a short flight could mean many hours before your next meal.