Food Nutrition in Mexican
Food
Mexican cooking can be extremely
tasty and most authentic dishes are relatively low in fat. However, adding
extra cheese and sour cream can change nutritional values significantly.
The average Taco Bell meal is higher in fat and calories than traditional
Mexican meals, because it is adapted to American taste. Good Mexican food
choices include: bean burrito, chicken or vegetable enchiladas with red
sauce or salsa, fajitas without the cheese or sour cream, Mexican rice,
Ceviche seafood dishes prepared with citrus juices, Mexican gazpacho soups
made with tomatoes and peppers, any light tostadas or tacos. Higher calorie
Mexican foods include: chorizo dishes, nachos, quesadillas and many regular
meals which include sour cream and cheese.
Energy in Mexican Food
The calorie content of Mexican
food varies enormously. The same dish can have between 400 and 700 calories
depending on sauces and add-ons used.
Nutrients in Mexican Food
Mexican food contains a varying
combination of carbohydrate, protein and fat.
Vitamins in Mexican Food
The vitamin content of Mexican
food varies according to ingredients. Mexico has a smaller variety of
fresh fruits and vegetables, which is reflected in the style of its national
cuisine.
Minerals in Mexican Food
The mineral content of Mexican
food varies according to ingredients. Relatively poor soil tends to reduce
the level of minerals in Mexican food.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Mexican Food
Mexican style foods tend
to have a low-medium GI value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Mexican Food
Look out for Mexican-style
meals with less fat in the form of cream and cheese. Nutrition in Types of Mexican-Style
Foods
Baked
Taco Shells
Bean Dip
Beef and Cheese
Chimichanga
Beef Chimichanga
Beef Tamales
Burrito with Beans
Burrito with
Beans and Cheese
Burrito
with Beans and Chili Peppers
Burrito with Beans
and Meat
Cheese Enchilada
Chicken Fajita
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Taco
Chicken Tamales
Chili Beans
Chili Con Carne
Chili
Chimichanga Platter
Corn Tortillas
Enchilada
Enchirito
Fajita Sauce
Flour Tortilla
Green Sauce
Guacamole
Low-Fat Refried
Beans
Mexican Chicken
Wrap
Mexican Pizza
Mexican Rice
Nacho with Cheese
Sauce
Nachos
Refried Beans
Soft Bean Burrito
Soft Chicken
Burrito
Steak Fajita
Taco, Nutrition
Taco
Taco Bell
Taco Burger
Taco Salad
Taco Shells
Taco Supreme
Taco Tortilla
Chips
Tostada with Beef
and Cheese
Tostada with Guacamole
Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Fajita
Veggie Wrap
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
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