7 Things To Know About Chinese Food

Ask anyone what Chinese food is and they would say “chowmein”. The rest of us generally talk about the components of a Chinese platter with an overstating tone. Clearly, each of us needs an upgrade in our knowledge of Chinese food and its score on the health-o-metre. So, before you pick the chopsticks on your next trip to a Chinese restaurant, read this anatomy of common Chinese foods.

Low-calorie Lobster Sauce
If you have had the opportunity to eat a plate of lobster sauce from an authentic Chinese restaurant, you can surely recall its rich taste. This makes the dish appear nothing less than one laden with calories. On the contrary, lobster sauce has just about 50 calories per quarter cup. Also, it is not dense with sugar. Among other things about Chinese food, this sure takes you by a pleasant surprise.

Edamame is not exactly low cal
Before you choose to start your feast with a fibre-packed soybeans appetiser, make sure you also inquire how the pods are prepared. If you are told that they were simply steamed in water, then they are just the right thing to eat. But if they are tossed in oil after steaming, you must move to the next item on the list. The possibility of becoming overweight consuming this Chinese dish is among the health risks of Chinese foods.

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Shrimp Chips aren’t all that light
From afar, the feather-light shrimp chips seem to be way healthier when compared to crunchy noodles. But, they are a mixture of deep-fried shrimp and starch. A handful of shrimp chips are packed with more than 200 calories as well as 14 grams of fat. If you must have these shrimp chips during snack time, make sure you couple it with green tea.

Veggies can be deceitful
You may think that there is nothing healthier than a side of greens. But, do not be fooled, as these veggies are deep fried for extra texture before they are stir fried. The bad news is that some vegetables are capable of absorbing oil the way sponge does with water. So, make your choice by opting for less sponge-like veggies. Eggplant, for instance, absorbs oil like no other vegetable.

Steamed Dumplings don’t limit the calorie consumption
Steaming sure does save a lot of calories from being consumed when compared to the fried ones, but whether or not that helps depends on what is inside the dumpling. Steamed pork dumplings usually have about 80 calories per piece and those that are filled with vegetables have only 35 calories.

A tofu takeout can wreck your diet
Not all tofu diets are favourable for your weight loss regime. There are some that are high in calories. This is because in these dishes, the tofu is deep fried before it is stir fried. Remember to ask how it is prepared so that you can decide not to have them if they are stir fried. Ask them to include soft or plain tofu.

One entrée can serve up to two people
Chinese as well as Thai dishes usually have food that is enough for two or three people. These entrées are meant to be for an entire family. So if you are dining out, make sure that you split it with your friends or family.