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Chinese takeaway help!!

susannahsutton1
susannahsutton1 Posts: 372
edited January 8 in Food and Nutrition
We have a double date with friends tonight that involves Chinese takeaway. I'm exercising lots today to add to my calorie allowance, but any tips as to what dishes I should choose?

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  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    Well, you could either just enjoy the yummyness that is chinese food.

    Or, most chinese food places have a "lite" menu that usually consist of a few dishes like chicken, shrimp, steamed vegetables and white rice.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    Have soup first ( if you like it) then Just order what you want to eat. If it was a different type of restaurant I'd have more specific ideas but at the Chinese restaurant I go to even the brocolli is coated with saturated fat.
  • AliceKlaar
    AliceKlaar Posts: 275 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/814924-chinese-food
  • sfic1
    sfic1 Posts: 31
    I usually order chicken with veg.. with the sauce on side.
  • AussieTrainer
    AussieTrainer Posts: 171
    I usually get soup to fill me up, EVEN THOUGH it is high in sodium and will make u bloat later, it will still fill you up with lower calories... then most places actually have a "diet menu" or a dish that is plain chicken w broccoli and you can ask them to hold the sauce on the side. good luck!
  • glitteredgrave
    glitteredgrave Posts: 194 Member
    Most chinese places have a tofu veggie stir fry meal. It's amazing. If you've never tried tofu before, the BEST place to try it would be at a chinese restaurant. YUM
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    Limit the white rice and white noodles, avoid anything deep fried. Fill up on vegetables, lean meat and seafood dishes.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    We have a double date with friends tonight that involves Chinese takeaway. I'm exercising lots today to add to my calorie allowance, but any tips as to what dishes I should choose?

    Beef with broccoli or shrimp with veggies are both great choices. Stick to a small amount of rice or just skip the rice. Also, most Chinese places give you a double portion if it's considered a dinner. But most of the lunch specials are just right.
  • lleabrooks
    lleabrooks Posts: 87 Member
    I usually order steamed shrimp with Broccoli- sauce on the side. Delish!
  • katydidit79
    katydidit79 Posts: 21 Member
    My bf owns a Chinese restaurant and I struggle with this often. Start with soup. Egg drop is the lowest calorie wise. Many restaurants also have a chicken noodle soup loaded with veg that works too. As for entrees, ask if they have brown rice for starters. I get kung pow chicken or beef. I tell them to go easy on the sauce or put it on the side. You can also do a side of string beans and steamed veggies. Don't ever worry about sounding picky, this is way common!
  • susannahsutton1
    susannahsutton1 Posts: 372
    Your man owns a Chinese restaurant! Waaaaay jealous
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