• Curb portions: Always order for one if you are two people and if you are alone set aside some of what is on your plate to bring home.
• Resist refined carbohydrates.
• Load your plate with colorful choices at the salad bar with vegetables, fruits and small amounts of lean protein. Skip the creamy and ranch dressings.
• Choose dishes that are grilled, roasted, steamed, or sautéed.
• Don’t be afraid to request a salad, vegetables, or fruit instead of starchy side dishes.
• If you are a non–vegetarian, order only fish or seafood.
• If you decide to have dessert, share it with your dining companion(s).

eSpiritual: Understanding exact speech Upanishads, Yogasutras of Patanjali and teachings of Gautam Buddha, all talk about "the right speech". As per Gautam Buddha, the right speech has three components:

• It should be based on truthfulness.
• It should be necessary.
• It should be kind.