Going Global?
Ethnic restaurants may not have the go-to fare youre familiar with. Heres how Dr. Musante translates exotic dining into something healthy
Italian
Best pick: Garden salad with oil and vinegar on the side. Appetizer portion (or half order) of pasta with tomato-based sauce or red clam sauce.
Total calories: About 506 and 11.5g of fat
Mexican
Best pick: Soft chicken tacos with a half cup of Mexican rice and a garden salad with fat-free dressing. Add hot sauce to taste.
Total calories: About 400 and 12g of fat
Chinese
Best pick: A cup of hot-and-sour soup and a half cup of steamed rice with steamed shrimp and veggies. Add low-sodium soy sauce to taste.