All the "live-from-Beijing" coverage this summer may leave you hankering for Chinese takeout. To indulge your craving without wrecking your diet, go with "steamed" options for chicken, veggies, dumplings and rice. (Ask for brown sauce on the side.) Bulk up your meal with a broth-based soup (wonton, hot and sour) and stir-fried veggies. And watch those Chinese buffets! A recent study found that thinner people browse the buffet first, chew their food more thoroughly, sit facing away from the buffet, wield chopsticks and use smaller plates. So give it a try!

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