Healthy options at mexican restaurants. A small tortilla is the equivalent of a slice of bread. Avoid the most unhealthy mexican dishes. Even if its not on the menu you can usually get a grilled shrimp salad at any mexican restaurant.
Salad veggies are packed with healthy nutrients like fiber and the grilled shrimp provides protein and healthy omega 3 fatty acids. They taste even better when flavored with peppers and onions. Chip baskets are a staple of mexican restaurants and can often lead to mindless munching while youre waiting for your meal.
If youre not eating rice two or three soft tacos are fine but stick to one or two if you are having rice. Healthier choices include chicken fajitas bean burritos grilled chicken dishes with peppers and onions hold the cheese or a soft taco. Some popular dishes to avoid include nachos chimichangas chalupas taquitos chile relleno all of which are deep fried and double decker burritos.
Burrito bowls are typically packed with protein like steak chicken or fish. As a side dish go for rice and beans instead of mexican rice. Instead of ordering a chimichanga or taquito opt for steak chicken or shrimp fajitas.
Fajitas are much healthier than fried items but are just as filling. If youre getting a burrito ask for no rice and more beans. Skip the chips and salsa if your goal is to eat healthy for weight loss these are extra calories that you may not want.
Have black beans which are a good source of fiber.