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Some restaurants offer foods lower in cholesterol, fat, and sodium,
and higher in fiber. All restaurants offer low calorie sweeteners in the
blue, yellow or pink packets, and diet drinks. Many offer reduced-
calorie salad dressings, low-fat or fat-free milk, and salt substitutes.
It’s easy to find salads, fish, vegetables, baked or broiled food, and
whole-grain breads.

Many restaurants have menu items that are “heart healthy.” Ask for
calorie and fat information on menu items. If you ask, chefs will often
make low-fat entrees using low-cholesterol eggs or lean cuts of meat.
You can ask for: skinless chicken, no butter on a particular dish,
broiled instead of fried, and your sauces to be served on the side.
There are some restaurants that let you order smaller portions at lower
prices.

EATING OUT

MIMMI HILTON (PART 1)

This three-month-old restaurant has attracted attention because it is a
restored, one hundred fifty-year-old mill. The decor is charming and
warm in an Early American, country style. Although the tables and
chairs are modern reproductions, there are enough authentic antique
pieces at the entrance and on the walls to avoid the fake Disneyland
look of some restorations.

The menu is also very American, though it is a bit too traditional for
my taste. The menu also is very extensive, which always worries me
because a large menu often means a large freezer. Although my dinner
companions and I chose some things from the regular menu, we
usually chose one of the day’s specials.

The most delicious main course we tried was the country stew which
consisted of potatoes, carrots, peas, mushrooms, very tender beef, and
– surprise! – some smoked pork sausage. Because top quality beef was
used, it was unusually good. Among other well-prepared main courses

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