YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    11 Guilt-Free Italian Menu Items

    By | Healthy Living – Fri, Aug 12, 2011 3:50 PM EDT

    Ever feel like going for Italian food inevitably means indulging in something you'll regret later? Here are guilt-free options that you can enjoy next time you eat Italian.

    Bresaola
    This air-dried, salted beef first originated in Italy and has been served as an antipasti for centuries. It's 98-percent lean, sweet, and tender. (That's code for practically no fat, no carbohydrates, and lots of protein.) Some restaurants serve it on its own, others with arugula or Parmesan cheese.

    Chicken Paillard
    This classic Tuscan dish is just pounded, grilled chicken, usually topped with a salad of arugula, lemon, and olive oil.

    Related: 50 Tasty Foods Under 50 Calories

    Brodetto di Pesce
    One of my favorites, this vibrant fish soup is brimming with seafood (white fish, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and whatever else is fresh that day), tomatoes, thyme, garlic, onions, and a splash of white wine.

    Chicken a la Diavola
    It may sound naughty, but chicken a la diavola (deviled) means nothing more than brushed with red pepper and olive oil, and broiled in an oven.

    Related: 15 Low-Calorie Beers

    Italian Minestrone Soup
    Who says comfort food can't be healthy? This tomato-based soup is filled with fresh vegetables, beans, and a little pasta.

    More on SHAPE:
    • 3 Ways to Eat Healthy While You Travel
    • 6 Foods That Help You Sleep
    • Top 25 Summer Workouts