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I don't know about Mexican places elsewhere in the country, but here (I'm in Texas) I can almost always find a chicken breast or tilapia fillet entree on the menu that's a healthier choice. Ranchero sauce is always better than queso or cream sauce, and often the dishes will simply be topped with a peppers, onions, and Tomato saute instead. yum!

I'm just going to have to hope my band will help me avoid my Mexican food nemesis -- tortilla chips! I used to be able to easily go through at least 2 baskets all by myself while waiting for the food to show up, eek!!

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On the chips here is what I do. I take the small corn tortillas and cut them into 4 wedges for each tortilla. Then I spray a cookie sheet with olive oil spray and put them in a single layer, then spray the top and sprinkle them with sea salt. Put them in the oven at 450 until they get browned and crispy. They are really good and don't have the oil calories! Never had a problem with them getting stuck either.

This won't help you in a restaurant but they are good to make at home.

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On the chips here is what I do. I take the small corn tortillas and cut them into 4 wedges for each tortilla. Then I spray a cookie sheet with olive oil spray and put them in a single layer, then spray the top and sprinkle them with sea salt. Put them in the oven at 450 until they get browned and crispy. They are really good and don't have the oil calories! Never had a problem with them getting stuck either.

This won't help you in a restaurant but they are good to make at home.

I'll have to remember that when I get a chip craving! I'm still on mushies for a couple more weeks, so it's not something I can try yet. :frown:

I do wish there was a transport medium for salsa that was healthier - but just as tasty!! - as tortilla chips. :tt1:

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I was banded May 27th and have eaten out.. but I went to a family resturant... baked fish.. steamed carrots... that was fine.. I went to a Middle eastern when on Mushies and had humus... Appetizer size... I think we have to really plan ahead when going someplace... I don't think I am ready for alot of places... but fish.. or mushy stuff... I feel good about and had no problem.. I guess.. just think ahead.. and be conservative.. for now... It worked for me...

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