Panera Breadis pretty much everyone’s best friend.

Hence, when dieting, you’d never want to stop visiting.

The good news is, you don’t have to!

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Panera is also an excellent spot to meet up with a friend.

Look at the calorie counts.

It’s very easy to track your calories at Panera, as everything is right at your fingertips.

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Panera Bread

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2.

Avoid menu options that are high in fat.

The challenging part of visiting Panera is avoiding the decadent pastries and desserts.

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However, Bakovic stresses mindfulness of ingredients in whatever you order.

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3.

Ask for the dressing on the side.

Another tip from Bakovic?

Always ask for your dressing on the side.

This is a great habit to use regularly wherever you dine.

“[This can] help decrease the fat and sugar content of a salad,” Bakovic says.