And when it comes to ice cream, or "gelato," Italy has some of the finest that there is to offer. You can savor just about any fruit, flavor or combination in "gelato" form.

So there you have it....tips to eating in Italy. It is usually not a good idea to start a diet when you visit the lovely country of Italy. But it is a chance of a lifetime to savor some of the best cuisine on the planet. And if you eat sensibly, and use your feet as a form of transportation, you may come back from Italy and step on the scale and be pleasantly surprised.