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By the time they ditch the sour
cream, the cheese and everything else didn't sound like much Mexican food was
left. lol
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Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2003 6:22
AM
Subject: [Sndbox] Eating South of the
Border
Eating South of the
Border
If you've got a date with Mexican food, have no fear.
Even this carbohydrate-rich cuisine is adaptable to the South Beach Diet. Here
are some ways to lighten your load and still enjoy Mexican food:
- Try your favorite grilled meats as fajitas, tostadas, or soft tacos,
with tortillas on the side. (No tortillas at all in Phase 1. In Phase 2, ask
if they offer whole-wheat tortillas.)
- Whole black or pinto (red) beans are fine, but rice is a killer. Refried
beans are traditionally made with lard, so unless you know how they're
prepared, best to avoid them.
- Guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and salsa can turn an otherwise healthy
meal into a gut buster. Fresh homemade salsa is the best (bottled salsas
often contain sugar), followed by the heart-healthy avocado fat used to make
guacamole. The sour cream and cheeses probably aren't the low- or nonfat
variety so skip them. Other sauces, such as enchilada and tomatillo sauces
are OK. Again, check for sugar.
- A basket of chips is the equivalent of a basket of bread, so don't
overindulge.
- Skip the beer and margaritas. Choose water or sugar-free, caffeine-free
sodas instead.
Charles
Mims
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