Eating healthily with ethnic food

Here's a sample of healthier food choices and terms to look for when making your selection:

Chinese

• Steamed
• Jum (poached)
• Kow (roasted)
• Shu (barbecued)
• Steamed rice
• Dishes without MSG added

Italian

• Red sauces
• Primavera (no cream)
• Piccata (lemon)
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Crushed tomatoes
• Lightly sautéed
• Grilled

Mexican

• Spicy chicken
• Rice & black beans
• Salsa or Picante
• Soft corn tortillas

Source: US National Institutes of Health, updated November 2008