How can I lose weight on Mexican menus? Is it possible?

SaraSlank | September 25, 2009 | 0 Comments

Mexican foods are a true form of delicious foods; they offer nothing but the best when it comes to sweet, spicy and savory foods. Most of their dishes are mouth watering that keeps you coming back for more. Mexican dishes are made to be eaten in small portions but very often. But how can you enjoy Mexican foods if you are on a diet? How can you manage to taste a portion of the world’s greatest foods?

Now you don’t have to worry about going to a Mexican restaurant because we have created some pointers for you to follow. You don’t have to skip that Mexican style eating out with friends just because you are on a diet. Now you can truly enjoy and savor the flavors of Mexico even if you are counting calories!

Dieting with Mexican foods, still possible even on salsas!

You don’t have to skip the salsa when you are visiting Mexican restaurants. Salsas may look very undieting but in fact they are healthy. Salsas are made with fruits and most vegetables so you don’t have to worry about them. You can still enjoy salsas even if you are on a strict diet but watch out for portion controls.

Here are some great dishes you can enjoy should you visit a Mexican restaurant even if you are on a strict diet.

Appetizers:
1.Don’t eat the chips but keep the guacamole – chips are very high on carbohydrates you don’t want them in your diet. Guacamoles are healthy and nutritious, so you may save them for the main dish.

2.Ceviche – these are seafood based dishes that you can enjoy often with vegetables and some spices.

3.Salads – Mexican salads are great. You can also add some carne asada for some protein source.

Main dishes:
1.Seafood – they are often served with light salsas and citrus flavors on them. This is the best time to get a fresh fish and savor its taste.

2. Grilled meats – it is wiser to get meats on Mexican menu rather than anything else. Meats on Mexican menus are often grilled and not fried which is very healthy especially on us dieters.
3.Fajitas – they are great low carbohydrate Mexican dishes.

4.Mole – these are Mexican sauces often served on chickens. You may have it your way by creating vegetable base rather than chocolate based moles.

5.Chili verde – you can have them and savor the spicy taste!

6.Tostada Salads – you can have the inner fillings but always skip the shells, they are rich in carbohydrates.

Others:
For breakfast you can always have the Machaca. They are Mexican dishes that have beef, eggs and vegetables on it all in sautéed together. They are healthy and very tasteful.
For a great beverage to complete your Mexican experience try finishing it up with margaritas. Pick margaritas that have no sugar or if not possible less sugar.

Now you can always lose weight satisfyingly without having to skip great international menus just because you are on a diet!

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