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| Wed, 10-11-2006 - 2:42pm |
Would egg drop soup be ok for phase 1?? We're ordering chinese tonight .. if not ill prob go with steamed shrimp and brocolli!
Thanks!
| Wed, 10-11-2006 - 2:42pm |
Would egg drop soup be ok for phase 1?? We're ordering chinese tonight .. if not ill prob go with steamed shrimp and brocolli!
Thanks!
Egg drop soup is a good choice, see below. FYI, this is from the dining out guide found here: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbsouthbeach&msg=14498.1
Asian
We all tend to assume that restaurants serving Asian food are healthy. The various Asian national diets tend to be heavy on fish and vegetables, light on heavy meats or sweets. But that's not always the case in Asian restaurants in America. Here are things to watch out for:
Oversized portions: One major difference is portion size-we are accustomed to a lot more food on our plates. And because everybody hates waste, we tend to finish what's there.
Bad carbs: Another significant difference is in the rice. Asians have always used the whole grain, including the fiber, and your digestive system has to work to get at the starch. In this country, and increasingly in many Asian cities, a more processed variety of white rice is used. That change substantially increases the glycemic load of a meal. I suggest staying away from rice altogether. Order a double serving of the vegetables instead, or limit portions of rice by eating servings no bigger than a tennis ball.
Hidden sugars: Something else you may not realize is that MSG, the flavoring agent, is made from beets. The beet is a healthy vegetable, but it has a very high glycemic index. Beets are loaded with sugar, in other words, though it is disguised fairly well in your average Chinese take-out dinner.
Member Question: What dish is best to eat at a Chinese restaurant?
Sandy: There are a number of menu items that work well for the SBD. The typical white rice, of course, should be avoided. When ordering Chinese food, request that MSG or no added sugar be added to the sauces. I would also recommend that you request that little oil be used. The reason is that some Chinese restaurants use a lot of oil in their woks. Some good choices are egg drop soup, shrimp chow mein, seafood with vegetables or tofu with vegetables. There are some other good choices, but these come to mind. It is also always advised to monitor for any cravings.