Myth #1 Chicken and fish dishes are always good choices for those watching their weight. Chicken (specifically white meat) and fish are lower in calories, fat, and saturated fat than red meat, but other factors play a role.  Portion size, preparation method, sauces and other added ingredients, like oil and cheese, can add hundreds of…

Over the past two years we have seen several major chain restaurants posting calories on their menus.  Legislation on posting calories on menus was passed with the hopes that seeing the calories of certain menu items would hopefully encourage people to make healthier choices when dining out.  A recent US study took this idea one…