Chinese
Although most Chinese dishes are deep fried and cooked with MSG(monosodium glutamate), when dining you can request the restaurant to steam any meat, fish or vegetables and prepare it without the using MSG. Request can be made for limited or minimal use of oil when ordering dishes like stir fried beef, chicken, seafood or vegetables. If at all possible avoid any type of deep fried dishes such as the egg foo young, buttered chicken or deep fried shrimp, because they contain too many carbohydrates and that's not even including their sauce. Your best bet to enjoy Chinese cuisine without sabotaging your nutrition plan is to stick with steam prepared dishes or choose stir fried dishes with minimal oil.

Mexican
Most Mexican dishes are fried, and I mean most! Tortillas, hard taco shells and tostadas are usually fried in lard and rich in fat so it's a good idea to avoid them. However, fajitas are an exception because they come with lean meat like chicken, beef or pork which are high in protein. But keep an eye on the extra toppings that fajitas come with; like cheese, sour cream and bacon bits, instead stick with the salsa and rice because they are better for your body.

Italian
When someone mentions Italian, the thought of pizza, lasagna or spaghetti comes to mind - and for good reason, because it tastes so good! However, these dishes are usually, loaded with carbs and soaked with grease. Having this in mind, how can we still enjoy great Italian cuisine and not worry about our nutrition plan? Well, first thing to remember is to stay away from the alfredo and cream sauces because they contain a large amount of fat. Instead, select or request low fat sauces such as marinara, red or white clam sauce to go along with your favorite pasta. Additionally, meatballs might be viewed as a good source of protein, but on the contrary, they may be deep fried, which means lots of fat. Also, they may not even be made with lean ground, so do avoid them.

Japanese
When we think Japanese, we think sushi. Dishes like the tuna, shrimp or salmon are great because they provide high contents of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) as well as good sources of the fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6. Along with these choices there are also chicken, beef and pork teriyakis that are also good for you. Dishes to avoid however are the tempuras and any choices that contain the word "atsu" as this means deep fried.

Mid Eastern Cuisine (Greek)
Mid eastern and Greek restaurants are great places to dine at because they provide a wide variety of dishes that are rich in protein grains. Dishes like lamb, shish kabobs, pilafs and couscous are not only great sources of protein but are also low in fat. However, a couple of things to watch out for with these restaurants; a) avoid the feta cheese and nuts because they are high in fat; and b) most dishes are high in salt, so ask the server to limit the use of salt on your meals.

Indian
Indian dishes are all relatively healthy, that is if the extra spice doesn't bother you. Because curry is usually made with coconut milk, it is a good idea to avoid it along with fried whole wheat bread called the "?parathas'. As an alternative, choose the vegetable curries instead. The dals, biryanis, fish or tandoori chicken are all good selections as they come with vegetables and wheat flour.