Restaurant-style Chinese food can be rich in calories and fat; if that's an issue you're worried about, focus on light foods like steamed vegetable dumplings, steamed shrimp and broccoli, Moo Goo Gai Pan, chicken and bean sprouts, and steamed vegetables.

If you don't already, try using chopsticks the next time you have Chinese food in a restaurant. Not only will chopsticks add a touch of authenticity to your meal, they'll also force you to eat more slowly (given the mechanics of their use), allowing you to savor every bite.

If you're on a diet and feel a craving for Chinese food, you can't go wrong with most Chinese soups. Egg Drop, Wonton, and Hot and Sour soups are all diet-friendly, usually containing less than 100 calories per serving. Plus, if you eat more soup, you'll eat less solid food.