For the main course, choose baked or stir-fried entrees such as fajitas, enchiladas or burritos. Other good choices include corn tortillas and Mexican rice. For starters, Italian restaurants are famous for their large salads. These are a great choice if you choose your dressing wisely. Try a vinaigrette or light version of your favorite dressing served on the side.
Minestrone can be a meal in itself.
This tomato-based soup with beans, vegetables and pasta is usually packed with fiber and low in fat. Red clam and other tomato-based sauces are lower in fat than cream sauces like alfredo. Other heart-healthy entrees include chicken cacciatore, pasta primavera, or grilled meat or fish. Again, if you're unsure of ingredients or how something is prepared, ask your server. Ordering from a menu of ethnic foods doesn't have to be a mystery.