Dining out can be one of the biggest barriers to keeping in line with a healthy eating plan. But nutritionists dine out too. Find out how nutritionists who love to dine out stick to their healthy regimen.

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"Depending on what I'm in the mood for, I tend to go for either grilled fish tacos or shrimp fajitas. Either way, I make sure to have a side of black beans and some avocado or guacamole to amp up the fiber and healthy fats. Both options allow for portion control, and since fajitas come build-your-own style, it's easy to take leftovers home for a quick lunch the next day. Oh! And extra-hot salsa is a must!"

— Tina Gowin Carlucci, RDN, owner of Gowin Nutrition, www.gowinnutrition.com

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"When I dine out, seafood is tops on my list. Fish is low in heart-unhealthy, saturated fat, and research suggests that consuming two fish meals weekly may help increase longevity. My favorite is lobster. A 1-pound steamed lobster will yield only about 3 ounces of meat, so the portion size is perfect. Also, you have to work to crack open the lobster to get to your dinner, so it slows down your eating. It's worth the price."

— Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University and author of Nutrition & You

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"I love tapas because the plates are 'Toby' portioned, so I don't have to go rolling home. However, too many small plates can also add up. My rule of thumb is to order about two small plates per person (nothing fried) so everyone can share. If my table needs more food, I can always order more, plus tapas service is usually pretty quick."

—Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., Healthy Eats contributor and author of The Greek Yogurt Kitchen: More than 130 delicious, healthy recipes for every meal of the day

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