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Chinese Food CaloriesChinese food calories? More than once in my life I have listened to the theory that Chinese food must be healthy and non fattening because 'as a rule Chinese people are not fat'.
The truth is, the food we eat in Chinese restaurants and takeaways here in the West, has absolutely nothing in common with the Chinese food that Chinese people eat in China. Our Western versions are extremely high in calories and fat. But don't despair! One can still enjoy chinese food without piling on the pounds. Read on to find out how.  How to Reduce Calories when eating ChineseOpt for vegetable dishes. They are usually very lightly steamed or stir fried, thus rendering them almost raw (and low in Chinese food calories). This protects the enzymes in the food. Any food digested in it's most natural state will not cause you to gain weight, but will provide you with vital vitamins and nutrients your body needs to be healthy, and THIN! Choose steamed or boiled rice. Fried rice contains up to 50% more calories. You can watch your Chinese food calories by watching your portions. I have been guilty many times of going to a Chinese restaurant, feeling hungry and ordering a starter that would have satisfied me completely. Then comes the main course, and the inevitable calorie laden dessert. Listen to your stomach; not your eyes that are reading the menu or your imagination. Calories in Chinese FoodThe nutritional value provided in this table will not be exact as that will vary from restaurant to restaurant depending on the recipe and ingredients used. However it will give you a pretty accurate idea which
dishes are the most fattening.
You can further reduce Chinese food calories by using chopsticks. This way most of the calorie laden sauces may stay on the plate. Chinese food calories are high. It is advisable to
avoid Chinese restaurants and takeaways whilst on a diet. An
alternative would be to make your own lower fat versions.
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