When you’re trying to lose weight, everyone tells you to focus on a combination of diet and exercise to meet your weight loss goals. But when most of us think of “diet”, the first thing that comes to mind is the food we’re eating.

The easiest way to eat right when you’re trying to manage your weight is to eat at home. But it’s estimated that nearly 24% of American meals are eaten in restaurants, so maintaining a healthy diet for most people probably means learning to eat healthy while dining out.