You might think you have to avoid Chinese food when on a diet, but that is simply not true. Follow this simple guide to eating Chinese while losing weight and you can still enjoy Chinese dining on any weight loss plan.
Chinese Restaurant Guide
Choosing between a low calorie meal or a high calorie buffet is all up to you. Some Chinese foods are a dieter's delight and others are a nightmare waiting to happen. Generally, the difference is all in the protein but not in the way you think. Protein is generally high in fat unless you stick to chicken or shrimp.
Deep Fried, no-no or yes-yes?
While you would think deep-fried is a no-no, this isn't that bad of a choice. They are just blanched in hot oil making the oil content small. However, the stir-fried veggies, that is a different story. Steer clear of those bad boys.
Family Style Dining is Tempting to Dieters
This is a tough one to handle. It is way too easy to pile up the plate. If you must go there, try your hardest to start with small portions and only go back for seconds if you are really hungry. Those second portions are diet killers.
When in China Eat Like the Chinese
The Chinese are thin for a reason. Rice is the focus of the meal. Meat is only a side dish to be eaten one bit at a time. Take their lead and eat this way and you will see the pounds drop off. In addition, if you must have a fatty side dish, combine it with much leaner ones as well.
Fill Your Plate With:
· Bean Curds, Not Fried
· Fish
· Shrimp
· Scallops
· Hot and Spicy Soup
· Veggies
· Velvet Sauce
Limit Your Plate With:
· Batter Fried Foods
· Breaded Fried Foods
· Crispy Noodles
· Sweet and Sour Anything
· Sweet Duck Sauce
· Twice-Cooked Anything
· Anything on a Birds Nest
Follow these tips and you will find eating Chinese is easy, even on a diet. You won't have to avoid the lure of the Chinese restaurant or the Chinese take-out. Weight loss is about living and you can't live if you can't eat. So, sit back and enjoy your life. Chinese take-out is only one-step. You just got one-step closer to your ultimate goal of losing weight and getting healthy.
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