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January 16, 2005
Eating Out Series: Mexican
Ever been to a Mexican restaurant where they bring out the big meat platter of food with the extra large entrée with a side of rice and a side of beans…and this is after the 2 basket of tortilla chips and salsa you’ve devoured? It is possible to eat healthfully at a Mexican restaurant. Here’s how…
One way to save calories and fat is trade in the basket of fried tortilla chips for a dish of corn tortillas. Tear them into pieces and dip them into the salsa.
If you really like the chips and salsa, enjoy them and then choose a small dish for your entrée.
The best (low-fat) entrees are soft tacos, fajitas, or enchiladas. Choose chicken over beef.
Order a la cart. Get the entrée you want without the beans and rice. If they’re there, you’ll probably eat them. If they’re not there, would you really miss them?
Go easy on the cheese and sour cream.
Guacamole is high in monounsaturated fat, which is great, but it is also high in calories so, don’t overdo it.
Taco salad sounds healthy but can easily become high fat and calories once you pile on the ground beef, sour cream, guacamole, cheese and fried tortilla chips.
Refried beans usually have lard or butter mixed in. Not the best choice.
What’s one of the highest fat items on the menu? Chile relleno. Deep fried chile filled with cheeses.
Take half you’re entrée home to have for lunch the next day.
Posted by Lisa at January 16, 2005 01:16 PM
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