Ways to Eat Healthy at the Mall Food Court

When you spend time shopping at your local mall, you don't always have time to eat a full meal at a sit down restaurant. Sometimes it's a matter of grabbing something quick at the mall food court. Unfortunately, food courts are fraught with unhealthy food choices that can wreck havoc with your diet, not to mention your arteries. Fortunately, most mall food courts have a variety of options ranging from burgers and pizza to Chinese and Mexican food. More options means you have the opportunity to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. Here are some ways to eat healthy at your local mall food court:

Healthy Mexican food court choices

Most mall food courts have a Mexican take out restaurant, whether it be a Taco Bell or an independent Mexican restaurant. Mexican food can be the basis for a healthy meal if you hold the sour cream and guacamole sauce and ask for a light portion of cheese. A chicken based taco or burrito with salsa or hot sauce instead of sour cream makes a quick and healthy meal. Stay away from nachos smothered in cheese and sour cream. A salad can be a good choice with salsa serving as the dressing. Be sure not to get it in a taco bowl which will boost the calorie content significantly.

Healthy Chinese food court choices

Chinese food court restaurants can be healthy if you ask for it to be prepared properly. Unfortunately, the standard Chinese entrée at a food court is usually doused in oils and sauces. A good choice would be a chicken and broccoli or a shrimp and broccoli dish prepared with minimal oil and no sauce. You can always add a small packet of soy sauce for flavor, although this does add sodium. Stay away from fried egg rolls or wontons. Not only are they unhealthy, they have minimal nutritional value.

Healthy Burger choices