Known for its bold, spicy flavors and colorful style, Mexican cuisine can be enjoyed almost anywhere nowadays at a variety of restaurants and chains. Despite the tempting high calorie dishes, learn how to eat healthily at a Mexican restaurant with this article.
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- Hold the tortilla chips. Often served with salsa as a snack when you sit down, save the extra calories (from the oil on the chips) and ask for soft tortillas to dip instead, or skip this altogether.
- Try a low-fat appetizer. Ceviche , a citrus-marinated seafood dish, is a delicious and healthy choice as fresh fish and lime juice are the primary ingredients.
- Enjoy a soup before your meal. Starters like black-bean soup or gazpacho are good, as is any vegetable-based soup as long as it isn't loaded with cream or topped with cheese.
- Order fajitas for your main course. Be sure to stick with shrimp, chicken or vegetable fajitas as they're the healthiest choices. Have your waiter bring some extra salsa instead of the high-fat sour cream or cheese toppings.
- Request soft taco shells instead of hard, crunchy ones. Soft shells are cooked on a griddle, whereas, the latter are fried.
- Avoid heavily caloric dishes. You can (and should) splurge on them once in a while, but know that chimichangas, chalupas, and chile rellenos are deep-fried.
- Apply hot sauce liberally. It's almost free of calories, adds a kick to your meal, and some research has indicated it can temporarily speed up your metabolism.
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- Ask for plain beans over refried beans, which are traditionally made with lard.
- You will need knowledge of Mexican menu items and to practice restraint while ordering.
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EditSources and Citations
- Howcast [1]