Mediterranean, Italian, Middle East and Mexican restaurants are popular destinations when dining out.
In this section we will show you how to enjoy the food of these restaurants while checking the carbs.
When dining in an Italian restaurant, the bread basket and a large amount of pasta are bad guys.
As we have already pointed out, foods made of refined white flour break down quickly and are absorbed into the blood.
But how often do you go to an Italian restaurant and only eat ordinary bread and pasta?
Remember, carbs.
The basic food eaten in combination with protein or fat enters the blood more slowly.
If you want to eat pasta, first ask if the restaurant is fullwheat variety.
This can be a long process, but it is more likely that you will find this option if you dine in a downtown or more upscale restaurant.
If not, choose a protein.
The main course, preferably chicken or fish;
Roasted, fried or steamed vegetables;
There is also a salad and a small portion of pasta.
Stick together with olive oil or tomatoes
No cream/butter/cheese based on sauce-based types.
You will satisfy your desire for pasta without doing too much and finish a meal with your heart --
Healthy protein and lots of antioxidants and fibers.
Greece, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, Italy, France and other Mediterranean countries (
Especially in the south)
Nutrition researchers have been studying for a long time.
This is because the food in these countries is unparalleled in nutrition.
The diet is rich in olive oil, vegetables and herbs, using only the simplest and freshest ingredients possible.
However, because of its high fat content, this diet is confusing for many Americans.
How does a diet close to 40% fat produce such good health and longevity and are known for reducing heart attacks?
The secret is that most of the fat in the Mediterranean diet comes from high fat. quality, heart-
Healthy olive oil
The dishes also include fish, rice and other cereals, rich bread, olives, a small amount of cheese, nuts and red wine, as well as dessert and fruit. The low-
The stress environment, the importance of meeting with family and friends to enjoy food and the reverence for food are also considered contributing factors to the health of the people in the region.
The combination of the Mediterranean diet and the Mediterranean lifestyle may promote health.
This is something we all have to consider!
Although most Mexican restaurants offer white rice, the combination of rice and beans is an unbeatable source of protein and is blood sugar friendly.
Many restaurants now offer vegetarian fried beans, so you can choose to eliminate cholesterol and saturated fat if you have one.
The healthy carbs selection is vegetable burrito and chicken, steak, shrimp, vegetable tortillas or fajitas (
Corn tortillas, and sour cream).
The bottomless tacos fries basket that can be found in every Mexican restaurant is best not to move.
Even better, ask the waiter to take it away unless you can limit yourself to some French fries.
These restaurants are notorious for serving cheese.
Suffocated dishes, many of which were deep for the first time
Fried: low carbon water compound yes, the heart is not healthy!
The Middle East restaurant is another great option to enjoy healthy carbs prepared in the most delicious way.
There are many beans in these restaurants (legumes)
And whole grains like bulgur and couscous.
Lentils are usually the main protein in a meal, pushing the meat to the side of the plate.
Bean paste (
Dipping sauce made of chickpeas, garlic, olive oil and sesame paste), tabbouleh (
Bulgarian wheat mixed with tomato, parsley, mint, olive oil and lemon juice)
Chilled Yogurt soup and rice dishes are just a few menu options that suit the carbs you want.
Food from the Middle East also has a high fiber content, including a large amount of vegetables and grains, which are very rich.
The bonus for you?
You will eat a smaller portion and feel very satisfied with the delicious leftovers for tomorrow's lunch!
So, whether you like Middle Eastern food or old American food, there are carbs --
Friendly options are everywhere.
All you need to know is how to navigate the menu.
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