Mexican food has become a new favorite in the United States. There are many great Mexican restaurants all across the country and many people are looking for a great way to enjoy Mexican food without adding to their waistline. Luckily, there are some ways that you can enjoy Mexican food and still eat healthy. Here are some tips for healthy Mexican dishes.

1. Choose Your Tortilla Wisely

There are many great whole grain options when it comes to tortillas. However, there are also many poor choices. The big problem that you encounter is white flour tortillas and tortillas that have been fried. Even your tortilla chips could be fried. This is why it is important that you try to get tortilla chips that are whole corn and that have been baked. This will be the best way to save on simple carbohydrates.

With your dishes make sure that you order either whole wheat flour or whole corn. Otherwise skip the tortilla all together. There are many great dishes that are made without tortillas. So if the restaurant doesn't have healthy tortilla options, just choose a dish with no grain.

2. Careful On The Garnish

One great thing about Mexican food is that the salsa can be incredibly healthy. It is full of vegetables and simple herbs. However, you can get carried away with the other garnishes. For instance, you should skip on the sour cream, extra cheese, and even in some cases the guacamole. A plain avocado tastes great and is very healthy for you. You can also get cilantro, tomatoes, and onions on your dish. This will help to add flavor, without adding all those extra calories that you don't need.

3. Choose Grilled Meats

There are so many fabulous Mexican meats. If you choose lean meat you can get a good amount of protein without all the extra calories in fat. The goal here is to find good grilled meat that is not smothered. Smothered meats are naturally going to have a lot of extra calories in the sauce. However, a grilled chicken or streak will have an amazing flavor and still be good for you.

When you order, make sure you ask how the meat will be cooked. If it is smothered in sauce, ask for the sauce on the side. This will help you to control the amount that get.

By doing these simple things you can eat Mexican food, from places like La Cabana Restaurant, and stick to your diet.