Healthy
Eating - Chinese
Authentic
Chinese food is low in fat and high in nutrients. Traditional dishes feature moderate portions
of meat, seafood, poultry, or tofu stir-fried with plenty of vegetables and
flavorful sauces. Realize, though, that
the Asian-style sticky white rice that accompanies these dishes ranks high on
the glycemic index and should be limited.
American-style Chinese food tends to be heavier, fattier versions of the
traditional cuisine, so it pays to peruse the menu. These are some of the lighter dishes you might
want to consider when eating Chinese.
1. Broth-based soups like wonton, hot and sour,
and egg drop
2. Stir-fried combinations of seafood, poultry,
lean meat, tofu, and vegetables (You might want ask for a minimum of oil to be
used when prepared.
3. Chop suey and chow mein (served without the
fried noodles).
4. Noodle dishes like seafood, chicken, or
vegetable lo mein (Again ask for a minimum amount of oil to be used when
prepared.)
5. Steamed fish and vegetable dishes
6. Steamed long-grain brown rice (if available).
7. Foods cooked in black bean sauces, oyster
sauce, hot mustard sauce, or Szechuan sauce
8. Fortune cookies (One cookie has only 30 calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates.)
8. Fortune cookies (One cookie has only 30 calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates.)
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