| Mexican cuisine is a style of food that began in | | | | prepared with the use of fresh ingredients as well. |
| Mexico, and is widely known for its vibrant flavor | | | | Milk is another popular ingredient used in Mexican |
| and amazing decoration. Rice, beans, tortillas, and | | | | cooking, along with other high fat dairy products |
| a wide variety of spices are commonly used in | | | | such as cheese and sour cream. While these are |
| many Mexican dishes, along with beef, pork, | | | | key ingredients in many popular recipes, the dairy |
| chicken, and a range of different peppers. Mexican | | | | products can be replaced with low-fat or fat-free |
| recipes vary from region to region, but many of | | | | versions in order to lower the fat intake. Using |
| the same original ideas are still seen all over the | | | | low-fat milk in a recipes rather than whole milk |
| globe today. Mexican cuisine is typically cooked in | | | | can reduce the caloric intake by almost half, |
| large amounts of grease and fat, making it one of | | | | depending on the amount of milk and other dairy |
| the most fattening styles of food in the world. | | | | products used in the dish. |
| Although authentic Mexican food can be unhealthy, | | | | Eggs are a main ingredient found in various |
| there are many great recipes available for healthy | | | | breakfast dishes, and although they are healthy, |
| Mexican meals. One ingredient that can easily be | | | | many egg recipes are packed full of fat and |
| replaced is grease, which is usually a staple when | | | | calories. Huevos rancheros, a popular dish around |
| making dishes prepared with tortillas. Many | | | | the world, are typically prepared using whole eggs, |
| Mexican recipes involve frying tortillas, such as | | | | oil, various salsas, and fried tortillas. Egg whites |
| taquitos, tacos, and even tostadas. While the fried | | | | can be used rather than whole eggs, and tortillas |
| tortillas are usually the main portion of the dish, | | | | can be prepared in the oven rather than in a |
| using oil to prepare them adds unhealthy fat and | | | | frying pan with oil. Fresh salsas and peppers can |
| caloric intake. One alternative would be using soft | | | | be added in place of salt and seasonings, and the |
| tortillas, such as making soft tacos rather than | | | | dish will still come out tasting amazing. |
| frying the tortillas. There are also several recipes | | | | With the rising incidence of obesity occurring, it is |
| that involve tortillas without being fried, such as | | | | best to find healthier alternatives for many |
| quesadillas or baked tortilla chips. | | | | popular dishes. Because Mexican food is well |
| Another problem that can make Mexican food | | | | known for its high fat and calorie total, it is |
| unhealthy is the amount of sodium in the dishes, | | | | important to try low-fat and fat-free alternatives |
| which gives the food the strong flavor many love. | | | | since they still contain the bold flavor most |
| The excessive use of salt and salt-based spices | | | | Mexican cuisine is known for. A delicious meal |
| can be eliminated, but the flavor can still remain | | | | doesn't have to be full of fat, and healthy Mexican |
| with the use of hot chili peppers and fresh | | | | food can still taste amazing with the help of |
| vegetables such as onions and bell peppers. Rice | | | | low-fat ingredients and fresh vegetables and |
| can be prepared with low sodium chicken broth | | | | spices. |
| rather than using salt, and bean dishes can be | | | | |