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| CUISINE | RESTAURANT |
CALORIE BUSTERS |
HEALTHER SELECTIONS |
DIETICIAN/ NUTRITIONIST RACHEL BEGUN SAYS: |
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| Mexican |
Lola’s Mexican Kitchen |
Steak Burrito—flour tortilla stuffed with sirloin, Mexican rice, sliced avocado, melted cheese, and black beans; topped with sour cream Chimichanga—deep-fried tortilla stuffed with sirloin, Mexican rice, peppers, onions, melted cheese, and black beans; topped with sour cream |
Vegetarian Tacos—grilled zucchini, summer squash, peppers and onions, rice and beans, queso fresco - Partner Content -
Pescado Veracruzana—sautéed fish of the day cooked in a Veracruz sauce (garlic, tomatoes, sweet peppers, olives, and capers) |
“There are a lot of ingredients going on in a burrito; so many, in fact, that you can easily leave off the cheese or sour cream.” |
| Chinese |
David Chen’s |
Peking Pork—deep-fried pork steak sautéed in Peking sauce with broccoli, snow peas, celery, and red pepper General Tso’s Chicken—chunks of deep-fried chicken with spicy sauce - Advertisement -
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Lettuce Beef—shredded beef, shredded celery, carrots, snow peas, onions, and scallions in light brown sauce, wrapped in lettuce Salt and Pepper Shrimp—tailless shrimp sautéed with salt and pepper |
“Ask for the chef to prepare the Peking pork/General Tso’s dishes with less oil; request sauce on the side.” |
| Japanese |
Tengda Asian Bistro |
King Crab Phoenix Roll—shrimp tempura topped with spicy king crab, honey, and wasabi sauce Stir-Fried Udon Noodle—vegetable, chicken, beef, or shrimp |
Tekka Don—sliced raw tuna on a bed of seasoned rice Wok Basil Shrimp and Scallop—basil, shiitake mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, mild herb sauce |
“Sushi is usually a healthy option, but calories can really add up, especially when you have specialty rolls like the King Crab Phoenix. Look for rolls with more vegetables and a minimal amount of sauce.” |
| Italian |
Rosie’s Bistro Italiano |
Penne Russa—vodka, prosciutto, and peas in a pink sauce Vitello Parmigiana—veal (or chicken), breaded, baked with tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella, with spinach Siciliana |
Pasta Carlino—penne with chicken, sun-dried tomato sauce, Kalamata olives, pignoli, and arugula Salmone della Casa—grilled salmon filet with fresh dill and Mediterranean spinach |
“Make sure to monitor your portion size; pasta dishes can be very large. ‘Pink’ sauce often means cream has been added; request a smaller serving of sauce. ‘Parmigiana’ is usually smothered in cheese, which is caloric and salty. Ask the chef to go light on the cheese.” |
| Barbecue |
Memphis Mae’s |
Texas Chicken Fried Steak—rib-eye steak, flattened, floured, and fried, and served with country cream gravy Southern Fried Chicken—boneless chicken breast, battered and fried and served with chicken gravy |
Grilled Mississippi Catfish Mae’s Salad—(mixed fresh baby greens and house-smoked corn salad) with smoked portobello mushroom and grilled vegetables, choice of house-made ranch or vinaigrette dressings and served with Tennessee buttermilk cornbread |
“Ask for country gravy on the side—but use sparingly! Or, ask the chef to skip the gravy and season the dish with hot sauce, which adds fire and flavor. For the Mae’s Salad, vinaigrette is the dressing to choose as it has fewer calories and is healthier than ranch, which contains buttermilk.” |
| Burgers |
Westchester Burger Co. |
Tex-Mex Burger—8-oz burger with guacamole, salsa, pickled onion, queso fresco, and fried tortilla pieces on a brioche bun The Entourage—10-oz burger between two Texas Toast grilled cheeses |
The Greenhouse— “Judge” Warren Burger—8-oz bunless, wrapped in red leaf lettuce with tomato, red onion, and horseradish pickles |
“For The Entourage, remove one grilled-cheese layer and order with just one slice of cheese; you can still get the same flavor with a lot less calories. Portion size on a burger (whether veggie or meat), should only be 3 to 4 ounces—the size of a deck of cards.” |
| Salad Joints |
Chop’t |
Cobb Salad—FreeBird grilled chicken, avocado, smoked bacon, hard-boiled egg, crumbled blue cheese, and tomato chopped with romaine lettuce Chop’t Po’ Boy Salad—FreeBird panko fried chicken, tomato, red onion, and white cheddar cheese chopped with romaine lettuce |
Palm Beach Salad with Shrimp—shrimp, avocado, tomato, cucumber, and hearts of palm chopped with romaine lettuce Modern Asian Salad with Tofu—edamame, pickled broccoli and carrot slaw, crispy Chinese noodles, and slivered almonds chopped with spinach and romaine lettuce |
“The Cobb Salad has four sources of protein—more than you need [which is 3 to 4 ounces]. Go light on the blue cheese.” |
