Q:What are some healthier bets for Thai food?

A: Appetizers: Basil rolls or Thai rolls (not fried), Satay (go light on peanut sauce, request lower fat tamarind sauce), Steamed mussels.

Soups: Tom Yum Goong, Talay Thong, Crystal Noodle.

Salads: Green papaya salad, Thai beef salad, Bean Thread Noodle salad, Yum Yai salad.

Entrees: Dishes with lots of vegetables combined with lean protein foods - chicken, shrimp, scallops, and tofu (not fried) - Order prepared with basal, chili, or ginger dishes.

Rice/Noodles: Steamed white rice, Pad Thai or Vegetarian Pad Thai (eat sparingly).