EAT THIS: Hot Dog with onions, relish, ketchup and mustard, 270 calories, 12 g fat

• Hot dogs get a bad rap, but they score a resounding victory in the battle of American barbecue classics. Hot dogs benefit from two simple realities: First, the skinny bun makes for built-in portion control, which means unless you've fired up foot-long brats or have a penchant for chili and cheese, you're unlikely to build a dog with more than 300 calories. Second, the traditional condiments for hot dogs -- ketchup, mustard, relish, onions -- are of the low-calorie variety.

NOT THAT! Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, ketchup and mustard, 600 calories, 28 g fat

• It may carry a fig leaf of lettuce, but it's also overloaded with empty calories. And if you're among the half of Americans who slather their hamburger buns with mayo, you'll lump another 100 calories onto the total. Most burger meat is 20 percent fat even before you blanket it in processed cheese, so the calories add up quickly.

EAT THIS: Chips and Guacamole, 175 calories, 12 g fat

• No, tortilla chips don't beat out raw vegetables, but guacamole trounces ranch dressing (below). That's because avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, so they help fill your belly at the same time that they protect your heart. But make sure your guac is made from real avocados; many national-brand "guacamole dips" are made with less than 2 percent avocado. Your best bet? Make it at home; you can have a huge, crowd-pleasing batch ready in under 5 minutes.

NOT THAT! Veggies and ranch, 200 calories, 14 g fat

• This ubiquitous summer appetizer is less about the vegetables and more about a sturdy delivery system to offload the ranch from bowl to mouth. Unfortunately, on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of solid nutrition, ranch registers a resounding 0. Want to make the ultimate snack? Ditch the ranch and the tortilla chips and dip your veggies in guac instead.

EAT THIS: Baked Beans, 150 calories, 2 g fat

• Beans are holders of the nutritional triple crown: They're packed with protein and fiber, they're sultans of satiety, and they're one of the richest sources of antioxidants on the planet. So for a mere 150 calories, you get a food that will fill your belly, rev up your metabolism, and help fend off the Reaper. Just make sure your version -- whether homemade or store-bought -- isn't loaded with added sugars.

NOT THAT! Potato Salad, 220 calories, 12 g fat

• Potatoes are already at the low end of the vegetable totem pole: they're high in carbohydrates and low in fiber, which translates into a big spike in blood sugar levels. Want diabetes with that? But when you add a jar of mayonnaise to the mix, things go from bad to worse pretty quickly.

DRINK THIS: Mojito, 175 calories, 15 g sugars

• This rediscovered favorite among cocktail connoisseurs is made from fresh mint, fresh lime juice, and zero-calorie club soda. Add to that a restrained glug of rum and a teaspoon of sugar and you're looking at one of the "healthiest" libations you'll ever stumble across. And if you drink few enough to avoid stumbling yourself, you've solved the booze weight-gain problem.

NOT THAT! Margarita, 500 calories, 35 g sugars

• Pre-made margarita mix is slime green for a reason. It's a warning sign: Toxic spill ahead! Margarita mixes are high-fructose corn syrup with an injection of artificial lime flavoring, making them a serious threat to your beach body. If you simply must have a margi, make it a real one, with fresh lime juice, tequila, and just a touch of sugar.

EAT THIS: Ice Cream Sandwich, 180 calories, 7 g fat, 13 g sugars

• If you simply must indulge your sweet tooth, do it with an ice cream sandwich. Unlike a piece of pie or a bowl of ice cream, which are dangerously undefined, size-wise, the ice cream sandwich comes in a small, pre-determined portion that rarely cracks the 200-calorie threshold.

NOT THAT! Apple Pie, 400 calories, 15 g fat, 29 g sugar

• Don't be fooled by the wholesome association with "mom." Think "Eve," instead, and eternal damnation. The crust that holds those innocent apple slices is fashioned from lard and refined flour, and the fruit floats in a thick ooze of sugar sludge. Pie has more calories than an 8 oz sirloin and more sugar than most candy bars -- and that's not even counting that big scoop of vanilla ice cream you're likely to flop next to the slice.

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• Racing away from green lights: When the light turns green, you don't have to take off as quickly as possible. That pedal under your right foot is called the "gas pedal" for a good reason. The more you press down on it, the more gas you're pumping into the engine.
• Racing up to red lights: There's no point in keeping your foot on the gas until just before you reach the intersection. Let off the pedal sooner and give your engine a rest as you coast to the stop while braking gently. As an added benefit, your brake pads will last longer, too.
• Confusing the highway with a speedway: Even if it doesn't involve hard acceleration, speeding wastes gas. The faster you go, the more air your vehicle has to push out of the way.
• Bumper-buzzing: Tailgating wastes gas. Every time the driver ahead taps his brakes, you have to slow down even more than he did. Then you accelerate again to get back up to speed and resume your bumper-buzzing routine. Hang back and you'll be safer - plus you'll be able to drive more smoothly and use less fuel.
• Driving standing still: With modern fuel-injection engines, it takes very little extra gas to restart a car once it's warmed up. Idling, meanwhile, burns about a half-mile worth of gas every minute, according to the California Energy Commission. That's why hybrid cars shut down their gasoline engines whenever they stop, even for a moment.
• Short hops: For really short trips, take advantage of the opportunity to get some exercise. Try walking to the store instead of driving. You can save gas and burn a few calories instead. If you can't hoof it, save up your errands. A lot of short hops that let the engine cool down at home between trips can use twice as much gas as starting the car once and making a big sweep to all your stops, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Order In: Sometimes it's cheaper to get takeout for one or two people than to shop at the grocery store. You can get a large pizza from a family-run outfit for about $10, which is good for a dinner as well as a lunch for two people.
• Get Creative with Leftovers: You can cut your paper product bill is by using a ton of rags for cleaning and such. Cleaning sprays are stretched with water and bleach. Buy meat, fish and poultry when they're on sale and take leftovers to work for lunch, or use them in another dish.
• Baby Chicks: Buy eggs in a carton of 18. Prices keep going up, and if you can't keep your own chickens, this is a good alternative.
• Gain a New Appreciation for Beans: Accumulate a nice little file of bean recipes. They are versatile -- and cheap. To make the majority of bean recipes, you only need spices and other vegetables.
• Shop the Sales: Shop around to see which item has the lowest regular price at which store. Go through the ads for each store before you shop. If you want to buy something that is not on sale anywhere, but you suspect might go on sale the next week, wait for the sale. And, of course, if there is a really good sale, stock up.
• Vegetarian Meals: Try to make one or two meals a week that are "light" and meatless. Use boiled eggs for protein in salads, and save leftover bread and vegetables and freeze them to make soups and dumplings.