Healthy Asian food

Healthy Asian food

Asian cultures tend to eat very healthfully, with an emphasis on veggies and small servings of stir-fried meats. Unfortunately, however, Americanized versions of these ethnic foods tend to be much higher in fat and calories – so caution is needed. But here’s a great tip for all Asian restaurants – use the chopsticks! You’ll eat more slowly, since you can’t grasp as much food with them at a time as you can with your normal fork and knife.

Asian Food Choices

Healthy choices Egg drop, miso, wonton, or hot & sour soup Stir-fried, steamed, roasted or broiled entrees (Shrimp chow mein, chop suey) Steamed or baked tofu Sauces such as ponzu, rice-wine vinegar, wasabi, ginger, and low-sodium soy sauce Steamed brown rice Edamame, cucumber salad, stir-fried veggies

Unhealthy choices Fried egg rolls, spare ribs, tempura Battered or deep-fried dishes (sweet and sour pork, General Tso’s chicken) Deep-fried tofu Coconut milk, sweet and sour sauce, regular soy sauce Fried rice Salads with fried or crispy noodles