Whats Mexican cuisine?
Authentic Mexican cuisine is low in fat and rich in flavor and nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, protein, and fiber. And vegetarians will find many meat-free options. Mexican cooking uses many different flavors and spices, some hot and some not. Here are some common ingredients found in Mexican food: • beans • corn • tomatoes • avocados • chilies like jalapeños and poblaños • onions • lime • tamarind • vinegar • cloves • cinnamon • cumin • oregano • coriander (cilantro) back to top Are some Mexican foods healthier than others? At most Mexican restaurants in the United States, the food is high in fat and calories. If you ate only side orders like rice and beans, sour cream, and guacamole, you’d be eating about two-thirds of your total recommended dietary allowance for fat for the day. So the next time you’re eating Mexican food, make healthy choices. Here are some tips: • Think of side orders as condiments, and eat small amounts to add flavor to a healthy main dish like grilled chick
