Enter nutritionist-author Heather Bauer, of Bread is the Devil and Bestowed fame—and our culinary compass. Each week, Bauer steers us toward the healthiest choices on restaurant menus of any type. Last time, it was what to eat at a steakhouse. This week, it’s Chinese food! Grab those chopsticks, everyone. When Chinese food’s in your dinner plans, it’s particularly important to make sure you’ve had your eight glasses of water so your body is prepped to handle the high sodium content. And be sure to drink another liter after you’ve eaten, Bauer says, to help flush your system. As for her go-to dish? “I like to stick with moo shoo chicken—steamed. I love it. I love its heartiness more than your traditional steamed chicken and broccoli,” Bauer says. “I’ll even add a little soy sauce—I think it makes it wonderful.” Remember: Use chopsticks. They force you to slow down just enough to recognize when you’re full. Keep reading for the best menu options with Well+GoodNYC’s Healthy Menu Navigator: Chinese.
