Most Chinese restaurants use a lot of sodium in their food, even when you order a healthy dish like stir-fry veggies with noodles, it is usually loaded with sodium and oil. In Chinese restaurants they usually offer some type of tofu dishes, so stick to those along with some steamed vegetables, as well as vegetable dumplings, and lettuce wraps with soy protein. The meat-less entrees tend to have less sodium in Chinese food, however you can also order meat dishes. For the healthier options, remember the words: Chu (broiled), Jum (poached), Kow (roasted), and Shu (barbecued), as they offer they healthier meat options. Stay away from anything that has the word "fried" on it. Remember to always use Chopsticks, you will eat slower, and consume less oil. Do you want good luck in the future? then stay away from fortune cookies, the only fortune you will get will be 100 extra calories with zero percent nutritional value. Always consume plenty of water throughout your meal.

Quick Reference for Chinese Food

HEALTHY CHINESE DISHES

Chicken in Garlic Sauce (Meat - Skinless Chicken Breast, Carrots, Broccoli, Onion, Broth)
Egg Drop Soup (Soup - Eggs, Tofu, Scallions, Broth)
Moo Goo Gai Pan (Meat - Skinless Chicken Breast, Mushrooms, Snow Peas, Cabbage)
Sichuan Chicken (Meat - Skinless Chicken Breast, Carrots, Peppers, Sauce)
Shrimp with Snow Peas (Seafood - Shrimp, Snow Peas, Mushrooms, Sauce)
Stir-fried Vegetables (Vegetarian - Veggies, Sauce)
Sweet & Sour Tofu (Vegetarian - Tofu, Onion, Green Pepper, Sauce)
Vegetable Steamed Dumplings (Side - Wontons, Tofu, Carrots, Cabbage, Sauce)
Veggie Spring Roll (Vegetarian - Rice Paper, Cabbage, Carrots, Onion, Sauce)
Wonton Soup (Soup - Wontons, Pork, Onion, Broth)
 

CHINESE DISHES TO STAY AWAY FROM

Chinese Chicken Salad (Meat - Grilled Chicken, Fried Noodles, Sesame Dressing)
Chow Mein (Noodles - Fried Noodles, Beef, Vegetables)
Crab Rangoon (Seafood - Fried Wonton Skins, Fake Crab, Cream Cheese)
Egg Roll (Side - Fried Dough, Beef or Seafood, Cabbage)
Fortune Cookie (Dessert - Flour, Sugar, Oil, Egg)
Fried Rice (Rice - Rice Fried in Oil, Beef or Seafood, Vegetables)
General Tso's Chicken (Meat - Fried Battered Chicken, Spices)
Moo Shu Pork (Meat - Pork, Flour Cakes, Sauce)
Royal Beef (Meat - Fried Beef, Sauce)
Sesame Chicken (Meat - Fried Battered Chicken, Orange Spicy Sauce)

This website is intended as a reference only, not as a medical manual. The information given is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor. If you feel that you have a medical problem, please seek immediate medical help. Before starting any diet, you should consult with your doctor.