A little knowledge on menu lingo can go a long way in helping you diet while dining out.

Look for buzz words that indicate extra calories, such as creamed, fried, crispy, pan-fried, stuffed, sauteed, scalloped, Alfredo, tempura, battered, batter-dipped, breaded, au gratin, phyllo-wrapped, in puff pastry or en croute. Same goes for bearnaise, bechamel, beurre blanc and creme fraiche.

You'll know what not to eat once you've learned these, but what about the good stuff?

Choose loin, round, flank, and other lower-fat cuts of meat. Skinless poultry, fish and seafood are also good choices. Choose broiled, grilled, baked, boiled, poached, roasted and steamed.

Related: Eating Out Quick Tips

Master the Menu originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at 21:25:09.

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