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Five Low Fat, Great Tasting, Mexican Food Toppings: Healthy Food of The Day

March 23, 2008 on 9:21 am | By Matt | In Clean Eating, Fitness Food | 3 Comments

Try one or all of these tasty low-fat, low-calorie toppings on your next taco or burrito

So you think eating clean and healthy means you can’t enjoy Mexican food? Think again. These five toppings for Mexican food not only taste great, but they’re also excellent, nutrient-packed additions to any healthy diet.

Salsa

What’s a taco or burrito without a generous helping of salsa on top? The good news is this delicious mix of onions, tomato, garlic, chilies and lime juice is not only low in calories and fat, but also a nutritional powerhouse, combining four of the most antioxidant-rich foods available in one dish.  Salsa has actually surpassed catsup as America’s favorite condiment. In 2007, salsa outsold catsup by $175 million dollars according to research firm ACNielsen.

Fresh salsa or pico de gallo is your best bet since it tends to be lower in sodium than canned or bottled versions, and it adds a fresh twist to your Mexican food.  But in a pinch, the jarred versions will work just fine. Salsa is the ultimate convenience condiment, but remember you can also make your own salsa at home with just a few ingredients. It’s almost always superior to the pre-prepared store-bought salsa in taste and nutritional value.

Two tablespoons of ready-to-serve, store-bought salsa contains 9 calories, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol, 198 milligrams of sodium, 2.1 grams of carbs, 0.5 grams of protein and 98 mg of potassium. Fresh salsa or pico de gallo will generally have less sodium. (Source: Calorie King.com)

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