Tips
when eating Mexican 
- Choose beans instead
of dishes with beef
- Watch out for
"grande" sizes - they come with "grande" calories
- Frijoles "a
la charra" or "borracho" beans and Spanish rice are lower
in fat and calories than refried beans
- Use salsa in place
or sour cream, cheese, and guacamole
- Choose chicken
fajitas or taco salad rather than fried items or quesadillas
Tips
when eating Italian 
- Try spaghetti with
marinara sauce instead of meat sauce
- Load up pizza with
vegetables rather than meat
- Ask for pizza with
1/2 the amount of cheese
- Order a salad with
low fat dressing to go with your meal
- Choose tomato based
sauces rather than white cream sauces
- Limit cheese and
meat filled pastas
Tips
when eating Chinese
- Choose wonton or
hot-and-sour soup
- Select broiled,
boiled, steamed or stir-fried entrees
- Choose dishes with
lots of vegetables
- Steamed rice is
healthier than fried rice
- Choose sweet and
sour sauce, plum, or Duck sauce
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