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