It's such a simple idea for a book, yet it's still absolutely brilliant. By pitting one food against another, Men's Health has taken Eat This, Not That, a recurring sidebar entry from its magazine, and turned it into a national bestselling book. I know it's been covered here before on That's Fit, but I think some of the takeaway lessons from this book bear repeating.

Here are just a five examples, taken from the book, of ways to save on calories even while eating at notoriously unhealthy chains.

1. AT KRISPY KREME, ordering the Very Berry Chiller instead of the Mocha Dream Chiller will save 500 calories. (Do that once a week and you'll drop more than 7 pounds this year)

2. AT CHIPOTLE, save 498 calories by ordering your Chicken Burrito as a bowl (without the tortilla) and asking them to hold the rice. (you'll also eat 83 fewer carbs)

3. AT COLD STONE CREAMERY, cut 40 calories and 2 grams of fat by choosing shaved chocolate, not chocolate chips, as your topping. (If you're going to indulge, there's still no need to tack on extra calories and fat simply for the sake of it).

4. AT McDONALD'S, containing only 300 calories, an Egg McMuffin is actually a reasonably healthy choice. (The Hotcakes, by contrast, pack more than double that amount!)

5. AT CHICK-FIL-A, not a single sandwich tops 500 calories. (When it comes to fast food, this bird might be the healthiest option there is).

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It's always nice when readers send in interesting health and wellness-related websites for everyone at That's Fit to check out. One of the most recent ones that caught my eye was the website for Dr. Gourmet. According to the site, Dr. Gourmet is both a physician and a chef, making him an expert on healthy but tasty food.

The site includes links to a wealth of resources including a Q&A section, a newsletter, columns and resources for things like body mass index and hip-waist ratio. The highlight of the site though, is Dr. Gourmet's My eatTHIS diet. The free, interactive menu software can be accessed online and gives advice on how to eat healthier, how to eat to lose weight and even how to plan healthy but delicious menus for the whole family.

The diet can also cater to those with dietary restrictions such as lactose intolerance and food allergies. Sounds like something worth giving a try. If you check out the site and decide to try the planned menus, make sure to come back and let us know what you think.

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