Mexican food is very popular and extremely delicious, but some dishes can also derail your dieting efforts with its high sodium content, refined carbs and high-fat extra’s. But, with a few simple substitutions here and there you can effectively make your next Mexican dish as healthy as it is tasty.
Kick it up with spices – An excellent way to add zest and decrease the amount of salt in many Mexican meals is to add spices. substitute high sodium seasonings with black or cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Add even more taste with freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice and diced red peppers.
Fill it right – Lean cuts of meat like ground turkey, shredded chicken and fish are great alternatives to high-fat beef that is normally found in Mexican food. Add even more flavor (and not to mention nutrients) by filling it up with veggies; sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced onions, chopped zucchini and green or red peppers.
Wraps – Add even more taste and nutrition by opting for whole wheat or whole grain tortillas instead of the more traditional flour tortillas. And forget about the greasy store bought chips! Instead make cut up a whole grain tortilla into smaller pieces and bake them to create your own healthy chips. Dip them in salsa and you have yourself a healthy and nutritious appetizer.
Top it wisely – Even if you’ve done everything right your healthy Mexican meal can be ruined with too many high calorie and fatty extras. Splash on the cheese sparingly and go for the low-fat sour cream or guacamole. Salsa also makes the perfect topping for any dish. It is extremely low in calories, nutritious and adds ton of flavor.
If you follow these tips you can again enjoy Mexican food without the added fat and extra calories that is usually associated with this type of delicious dish.
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