Craving your favorite tacos? healthIER options do exist!

 Create and Choose healthier Options

 ....while still enjoying your favorite ethnic dishes!

For this first week of National Nutrition Month 2022, 

Let's focus on healthy versions of our favorite food traditions...











Being a native Texan, my favorite ethnic food is Mexican-American.  There are many styles of this cuisine. Some entrees are more black bean, seafood and pork focused, while others may include more red chili sauce with ground beef and yellow cheese.  Yet, most of the time the line is blurred and you can find either of these styles (and many in between).

Whether eating out, or preparing at home- here are some ways to enjoy your favorites with great nutrition benefits at the same time!

  • choose a plant forward meal
    • salad tips:
      • don't eat too much of the taco shell bowl (or skip it all together!)
      • very light on cheese
      • use salsa as your salad dressing
      • grilled chicken or shrimp for a carnivore protein
      • beans as your protein
    • stuffed bell peppers with lean protein and veggies
  • tortillas/chips
    • corn over flour
    • no chip basket or limit how many
    • ask for veggies to dip into the guacamole and salsa
  • rice/beans
    • whole grain rice instead of white rice
    • black beans instead of refried
  • entrees
    • choose "a la carte" soft corn tortilla taco or two instead of a meal with all the sides
    • grilled fish or shrimp tacos
    • grilled fajitas
    • carne guisada
If you send me a menu, I can tell you what I would pick! There are too many options to list - and would love to hear your tips when you are cooking your favorites at home (HEB's carne guisada is one of my absolute favorites), or enjoying at local locations such as Alfredos, Julie's Cocina, Oli's and....

Hope this didn't leave you feeling too hungry.
I look forward to hearing your ideas. 




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