Calorie Comparison: Greek Food
Healthy tips to dining out on a diet.
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Although Greek food is considered one of the healthiest cuisines, there are some options that are better than others. iMag went to registered dietitian, Tanya Zuckerbrot of Skinny in the City to help us navigate the Mediterranean menu.
Greek Food Calorie Comparison:
Note: nutritional information based on one serving
Appetizers:
Traditional Dish: White Pita Bread, 180 calories, 1 gram of fiber
Healthy Option: Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, 180 calories, 5 grams of fiber
Healthier Option: Sliced Veggies, 100 calories
Dip:
Traditional Dish: 1/2 Cup of Hummus, 500 calories
Healthy Option: Two Tablespoons of Hummus, 50 calories
Salads:
Traditional Dish: Greek Salad, 600 calories, 30 grams of fat
Healthier Option: Grilled Calamari or Grilled Shrimp Salad, 35 calories an ounce
Main Dishes:
Traditional Dish: Lamb Meatballs, 500 calories and 50 grams of fat
Traditional Dish: Spinach Pie, 600 calories and 30 grams of fat
Tip: Split these traditional dishes with the table to cut out calories.
Healthy Option: Sea Bass, 100 calories
Sides:
Healthy Option: Steamed Spinach with Lemon juice and Olive Oil, 100 calories
Drinks:
Healthy Option: Glass of Wine, 80 calories
Healthier Option: Herbal Tea, 0 calories
Desserts:
Traditional Dish: Baklava, 400 calories and 20 grams of fat
Dried Fruit: 100 calories per serving
For more tips on dining out on a diet, go to iMag's Food Section.
Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD is a nutritionist and founder of www.Skinnyandthecity.com, a website managed by savvy registered dietitians which offers free nutrition and lifestyle advice to your inbox daily. She is also the creator of "The F-Factor Diet", an innovative nutritional program she has used for more than a decade to provide thousands of her clients with all the tools they need to achieve easy weight loss and maintenance, improved health and well-being. For more information log onto www.FFactorDiet.com.
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