How can I stay on my low-fat/low-sugar diet at a Mexican restaurant?
It is hard enough to stick to your diet at home, but eating out with friends or family makes it that much more difficult. The important thing to know is that there are low-fat and low-sugar options at almost every restaurant, and Mexican restaurants are certainly no exception. Although you may equate Mexican restaurants with filling and hearty meals, you can order carefully and eat a light meal that will keep you within your diet’s guidelines.Ordering SmartThe first obstacle in a Mexican restaurant is the chips and salsa that are put down in front of you right after you sit down. Stay away from them. Although the salsa is fine, the chips will quickly throw you off your diet. Don’t even have one, as it is harder to stop after one than it is not to eat them at all. Feel free to use the salsa with your meal. The next step is the drink order. Margaritas are probably the most common drink in Mexican restaurants, but stay away from them too. They are full of calories and sugar. Stick with wa
