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grams of fat on each item of their menu, then there would be no room for change, the chefs would probably not be as adventurous for fear of facing a lawsuit if the fat content was 5g more than they stated.

On the other hand, it could be possible that a 'calorie and grams of fat' guideline could be placed either on the menu, or available for the customer to view should they so desire.

If you are lucky enough to be going to a decent restaurant, then you are going for the experience of the meal, not to be calorie counting.

To me, going to a restaurant is a treat, and not a daily habit. I feel pampered and spoilt for choice by the luxuries on offer. I am there to enjoy the food and I can always run that extra mile tomorrow!

It is a well known fact that chefs use butter, cream, sugar etc to make things taste that bit better. If you are watching your weight, then you will probably know this and already follow these guidelines anyway:

1 Choose steamed vegetables where possible or a salad

2 Sauces contain a lot of calories, stay away from them if possible

3 Fish and Chicken are the leaner option

4 Eat less!

My conclusion is that if you want to count your calories, then go to a restaurant that advertises the fact that they are health conscious, or better still, if you don't want to cook it yourself; buy a lean choice microwaveable ready meal made by robots which states 'exactly' how many calories are in your meal.

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