Thai Food
Better Choices Bad Choices
Satay and steamed mussels Deep-fried, crispy, golden brown
Healthy soups: tom yum koong, pak taek Curry sauce (made with coconut milk)
Salads Eggplant (most often fried)  
Vegetable-heavy dishes Duck dishes, usually high in fat and fried
Stir-fried, sauteed, braised, steamed Curry dishes and coconut milk dishes
Basil sauce or basil leaves High sodium soups: tom ka gai, chicken coconut soup
Lime Juice  
Fish sauce, hot sauce  
Napa, bamboo shoots, black mushrooms, ginger, garlic  


Smart Ideas
Make more/less spicy More veggies/less meat in dish
Substitute vegetable oil for coconut oil Dressing on the side
Substitute scallops or shrimp for beef in dish