Pass over the paapad: All those thalis groaning under the weight of so much food, come with chips, appalams or paapads. All deep fried! Just skip eating them.

Put away the pasta and the pizza: It’s sad but true that neither do anything good for the waistline. Pastas invariably come dunked in rich, gooey sauces that are loaded with calories.

Chinese doesn’t mean healthy: Indian Chinese food is certainly not the healthiest offering. There’s loads of deep fried stuff and all those rich sauces. Order steamed rice or the noodles that come with a gravy and steamed vegetables and meat. Opt for stir-fried dishes over dishes with sauces.

Sushi over tempura: Love Japanese? Well, skip the tempura fried prawns and veggies. Deep fried in batter is not a good choice. Instead have sushi – it’s tasty, it’s refreshing and very healthy.