Selecting Healthy Asian Foods
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Asian Foods
Keep in mind that Asian restaurants has both healthy and less-healthy choices. Here are some pointers to remember that can help you make better choices when eating out at various fast food Asian places.
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Zheng (steamed)
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Jum (poached)
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Kao (roasted)
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Shao (barbecued)
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Steamed rice
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Dishes without MSG added
Healthier Asian Food Options
Wonton soup
Steamed dumplings
Steamed Rice
Stir fried, steamed, roasted or broiled dishes
Dishes with lots of vegetables
Low sodium soy sauce,
Rice wine vinegar, wasabi, or ginger
Plum or duck sauce (may be high in sodium)
Higher Calorie Asian Foods
Egg drop soup
Egg rolls or fried wontons
Fried Rice
Battered or deep fried dishes
Dishes with fried meats
Regular soy sauce
Sweet and sour sauce
Lobster sauce, oyster, bean sauce