When it comes to eating out, if the nutritional content is not right in front of you, it's really difficult to gauge what might be the healthier choice. There are several things you can do. Have a small salad first to help fill you up. Remember to try a low fat dressing on the side. Or have a tomato or broth based soup as a starter. Then, here are two tricks that work. Look at the menu to see if half portions of your favorite item are offered. If not, then ask for your to-go container right up front. When the item arrives, put half of it immediately into the container. I do this regularly. Why? If you don't put half of the portion aside, you'll probably eat the whole thing and then be mad at yourself. Remember, most portion sizes are pretty obscene and can easily feed two or three people. The best part, you have a snack or meal for later.