Whats the healthiest choice on a chinese restaurant menu?
A lot of the items on the menu at a Chinese restaurant are really quite healthy. I would suggest staying away from the items which are deep fried, but even those have a place in a healthy diet if you are eating an otherwise sensible diet. The detrimental effects on health are not the result of a one time overindulgence or not-so-healthy meal or treat, but of multiple meals or treats repeated frequently over time. While the sodium content of some dishes might leave a bit to be desired, even that you could plan for ahead of time and adjust for in your diet. Stir fried dishes consisting mainly of vegetables and tofu would be good bets, any of the vegetarian offerings, and of course the plain steamed rice. Anything deep fried might be something you might condider avoiding, but again if you planned ahead- it wouldn’t be a major nutritional hit. I think it would be more important to enjoy the special time and meal with your family, than to worry about every morsel you put in your mouth. Eati
