10 Menu Words to Avoid

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10 Menu Words That Tip You Off to High Fat
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1. Breaded. These items aren't just coated in bread crumbs—they're often fried in hot fat.

2. Au gratin. These dishes are topped with cheese or bread crumbs mixed with butter—and that piles on extra calories and fat.

3. Casserole. These often contain rich sauces and high-fat ingredients such as cheese.

4. Carbonara. This butter-and-cream-based sauce contains eggs, Parmesan cheese and bits of bacon.

5. Creamy. These sauces almost always contain a high amount of fat.

6. Sautéed. Sautéing uses oil to cook food, which adds fat.

7. Tempura. Sure, it's fish and vegetables, but this Japanese specialty is typically batter-dipped and/or deep-fried.

8. Gravy. Made from the fat and juices that escape from the meat as it roasts, gravy is loaded with calories and fat.

9. Fried. Basically, this means cooking in hot fat.

10. Bisque. This thick and rich cream soup is high in fat.
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