Sure, guacamole has a lot of calories. But so does just about all other chip dips. But guacamole also provides you with a ton of heart-healthy fats via its main ingredient, the avocado. Avocados have a lot of the good-for-you monounsaturated fat within them. Many people believe an avocado is a vegetable, but it’s really a fruit, a fruit that …
You may have heard that spicy foods help in weight loss. Do they? They can! Researchers have found that all of us have what is known as brown fat and white fat in our bodies. Our white fat tends to lead to weight gain, while the brown fat can help our bodies lose weight because brown fat burns more calories. …
The top New Year’s resolution each year tends to be to lose weight/get healthy. There’s an easy to way to keep this resolution in 2015: eat more Tex Mex food! Before you place your hands on your face as you gasp in horror (“Tex Mex healthy? Lose weight? Why it’s laden with sauces and cheeses and the tortilla chips and …
Most people think of meat when they think of Tex Mex food. From steak in fajitas to the ground beef, pork, chicken, or even fish in tacos, meats tend to be a mainstay of any Tex Mex dish. But vegetarians can take heart: there are plenty of terrific non-meat/vegetarian Tex Mex dishes available for you to enjoy.
If you’re adhering to a Paleo diet (one in which followers eat no grain, breads, starchy vegetables and fruits, mostly eating meats, vegetables and some fruit), Tex Mex food will easily accommodate your dietary needs. For example, you can start off your meal with tortilla soup. Tortilla chips, of course, are not allowed on a Paleo diet, but you can …
Mexican food has a reputation of adding to weight gain. That reputation is correct, if you pile on the fatty meats, cheeses, sauces, and eat lots of chips and guacamole. But Mexican food can actually help you lose weight. Read below for tips on how to lose weight by eating Mexican food. As hinted at above, watch the amount of …
When it comes to living healthy the formula is simple: eat well, exercise often, and keep the sweets to a minimum. Sounds easy right? Then why do so many people struggle to do it? Our guess? Food tastes good. Plain and simple. With an abundance of it, we have to be more mindful than ever about our eating habits if …
If you are looking for great tasting Mexican food that is gentle on your waistline, Mattito’s has the best light Tex Mex Dallas has available. Our menu offers several light, healthy choices such as tilapia, taco salad and the tastiest chicken enchiladas Dallas can serve up. You will walk out feeling full and satisfied knowing your scale will be pleased …
If you want to kick up your dining experience, try a bit of guacamole. You can experiment with different, interesting and unique variations of this creamy, smooth concoction at Mattito’s. Whether it’s used as a dip for crispy tortilla chips or as a side to a succulent meal, we know how to deliver a delicious dish to our customers. No …
The last time you enjoyed our delicious Pollo Con Mole, you might have wondered-Where does delicious and dark mole sauce come from? What’s it made out of? Called “The National Sauce of Mexico”, mole is a generic name for a family of sauces used in Mexican food. The word mole comes from the Nahuatl word “milli” which means sauce or …
The hot Texas summer may make you want to stay inside, but here at Mattito’s we have lots of light and delicious meal options to keep you in swimsuit shape throughout the year. For example, during the day our lunch menu is filled with portion sizes perfect for a light meal during a workday or a weekend shopping jaunt. Beat …
Enjoy a festive Mimosa Brunch at Mattito’s Flower Mound on Sunday Mornings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.