Cutting Back on "Bad" Carbs

Article from Allrecipes.com with excellent suggestions/alternatives for eating more healthy.

Chinese food is probably one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to dieting for my husband and I. When you order, the meal is generally quite massive and could easily be shared or split into several meals. If you are not used to limiting your food intake, it can feel overwhelming to try limiting something so delicious. For this reason, when we do have Chinese food we seldom eat at a buffet style place but rather a place that serves dishes or we order to take home/delivery.

2. At Chinese restaurants, ask for brown rice, and limit how much you eat to one cup. In fact, some Chinese restaurants have started offering to swap a vegetable for the rice in their combo dinners, knowing that many people are on low-carb diets. At home, always cook brown rice instead of white. Brown rice hasn't been processed and still has its high-fiber nutrients.