Cut the Calories and Make More Authentic Dishes
	Chinese food has become a favorite with Americans. Unfortunately, many
	  Chinese restaurants no longer serve authentic recipes. Instead, they have
	  changed their recipes to cater to their American customers palates. This
	  means that many of the vegetables have been removed and the portion
	  sizes have increased dramatically. Chinese food that you find in many
	  restaurants is no longer healthy. But, does that mean you have to give
	  up your favorite dishes? No. It just means you need to make healthy
	  versions at home.

	When making healthy Chinese food at home, you must first think about the
	  meat and how you're going to prepare it. Many Chinese restaurants use
	  battered and fried meats. They also use fatty cuts, like chicken thighs.
	  When making healthy Chinese food, choose healthy cuts like sirloin and
	  chicken breast. But, above all, do not batter and fry these meats!

	If you want to make your Chinese food healthy, go for a more authentic dish.
	  Authentic Chinese food has many more vegetables than what Americans
	  are used to. Go crazy and add tons of onions, green peppers, celery,
	  mushrooms, and whatever other healthy vegetables you like. Just
	  remember to not overcook the vegetables. Leave them slightly crisp
	  and they will retain more of their healthy nutrients.

	A major reason why Chinese food is not healthy is because of the sauces.
	  Soy sauce, for example, is loaded with sodium. But, this is a very important
	  ingredient in most Chinese dishes. Luckily, you can find low-sodium
	  versions of this popular Chinese ingredient. You also need to be careful
	  of sauces that use a lot of vegetables oil. When a recipe calls for vegetable
	  oil, add olive oil instead. Above all, beware of sweet and sour sauce. Many
	  versions have lots of sugar and sodium. Take time to scan the shelves for
	  a healthy versions.

	What would Chinese food be without rice? Of course, many Chinese
	  restaurants serve white or fried rice. Both types of rice are a bad choice.
	  Instead, prepare brown rice. Look for healthy brown rice that doesn't
	  say enriched on the label.