French Fires

They're made from potatoes, but no one considers fries a vegetable. Still, Begun indulges in fries occasionally. Notice the word indulge? "These aren't a health food by any means, but can still be enjoyed in moderation and with the right accompaniments,

" she says. First rule: enjoy fries as a side to something lean and nutritious, like a salad with chicken or a bowl of steamed mussels. Second, watch portions, since restaurants serve up fries practically by the bucketful.

Begun recommends eating half or sharing with a friend, and going light on the dipping sauce (especially if it's mayo-based). Finally, to get every single bit of salty enjoyment out of them, order fries where you know they're freshly prepared in-house.