Ask that your dish be prepared without MSG, the flavoring agent often used in Chinese cuisine. While it's made from beets, a healthy vegetable, MSG has a very high glycemic index (GI). Try egg drop soup or any combination of steamed fresh vegetables prepared with small amounts of meat, poultry or seafood. Stay way from: rice; the deep-fried, crispy noodles; egg rolls; fried dumplings; spareribs; lo mein; moo goo gai pan; Peking duck; and entrees described on the menu as "crispy" or "sweet and sour." Also, many sauces may be thickened with cornstarch.
The South Beach Diet Good Fats, Good Carbs Guide, Arthur Agatston, M.D.
