The more conversations I have with people, the more ideas I come up with for this blog. Last night I had a conversation with my neighbor Jen, about eating out. It occured to be that this would be another good blog topic.
It's hard to come up with a healthy choice when you are eating Mexican. The meat is not very lean, typically fried, and served with fatty sauces, sour cream and cheese.
The healthiest choice at a Mexican Restaurant is fajitas. While the meat may still not be the leanest cut, you are building your own meal, so you can make it a little healthier. Choose to load up on the grilled peppers and onions, and limit the cheese and sour cream. Guacamole, if made mostly from avacado and tomato is full of healthy fats... but beware of Guac that is extra creamy and may contain sour cream or cream cheese.
If all else fails; do what EVERY eating out expert will tell you: Ask to a to go box when you get your meal and immediately pack half away. Whether you toss it, or eat it the next day, you've saved some calories.
Remember: Chips and tortillas are full of bad fat, so while salsa is a great way to get veggies in...watch the chip intake!
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