Counting calories? Ugh. I know the feeling. So am I.
As I just ate an entire piece of Cheesecake. People tend to think that all Chinese dishes are friend or drenched in sauce, therefore, off limits! That's not true! Here, we have some healthy Chinese dishes that can give you the taste you're craving with the heath benefits you want.
Hot & Sour Soup or Wonton Soup: A cup of one of these savory starters will only set you back about 80 to 100 calories. An added appetite-squashing attribute: research has found that if you eat a broth-based soup before a meal you end up eating less food in total.
Veggie Spring Rolls: For a light appetizer, steer clear of fried eggs rolls and opt for veggie spring rolls instead, which contain about 80 calories per roll on average.
Steamed Vegetable Dumplings: One steamed veggie dumpling contains a lean 40 calories. Enjoy two delicious dumplings before your main meal for only 80 calories.
The Buddha's Delight: Loaded with steamed veggies and protein-packed tofu. This delightfully low-calorie dish will leave you satisfied on as little as 200 calories.
Chicken with Broccoli: One cup of chicken and broccoli has a reasonable 280 calories. To lower the calorie count even further, request the sauce on the side and use just a little. A broccoli bonus: this cruciferous vegetable is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. It's chock-full of vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, fiber and antioxidants.
Shrimp with Lobster Sauce: Shrimp is a super-lean protein and although lobster sauce sounds sinfully decadent, it actually only has about 50 calories for one-fourth of a cup. This entire dish contains only about 450 calories--not too shabby!
Shrimp with Garlic Sauce: A full order of this dish houses about 700 calories, and if you split it in half and share it with a friend or save some for a second meal, your total calorie count stays around 350. Plus, it's very filling because of all the fiber from the veggies and lean protein from the shellfish.
Steamed Shrimp or Chicken with Vegetables: When they're not breaded and deep-fried, both shrimp and chicken are lean sources of high-quality protein. Protein helps you stay full for longer and is important for building and maintaining muscle mass.
Any Steamed Veggies & Lean Protein: Any dish consisting of steamed vegetables and lean protein (chicken, scallops, shrimp, fish, lean beef or tofu) with sauce on the side is a low-calorie choice. It'll fill you up without filling you out.
Oh! Don't Forego the Fortune Cookie!!!! Enjoy a perfectly-portioned, classic, after-meal treat for a mere 30 calories.
I can never have just one though!
Now that you're aware of some fabulous Chinese dishes that won't have you on the treadmill an extra hour (I'm dreading tomorrow), come to
E Hur Wei at 7075 Memphis-Bristol Hwy in Nashville!
If you'd like to take a look at our menu, it's all online at:
www.ehurwei.net.
