Low Cal Suggestions for Chinese

newGenn
newGenn Posts: 11 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm so motivated and doing so well but I'm at a fairly new job and still getting to know people. Many of them invited me to go to lunch today at a Chinese restaurant so I said yes but I don't want to get off track. I've already resisted the donuts that were brought in today... ugh... any advice for low cal Chinese options?

Replies

  • lcvaughn520
    lcvaughn520 Posts: 219 Member
    I love Chinese food so I've done a little looking into this. It may be hard. Don't get rice. I'm not low carb or anything, but it adds a lot of calories. Don't get anything friend - if it says "crispy" that means breaded and fried. Teriyaki chicken is normally a good option. Or beef and broccoli. Also go easy on the sauce! The good news is that a lot of Chinese food is served with vegetables, so try to find a dish that has a lot. Lastly, portions make a big difference. Not all Chinese food is bad, but the portions tend to be pretty large. Just make sure you're not eating too much!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    beef and broccoli ...but even then the sauce is high cal...but that is your best option...
  • Goal_Driven
    Goal_Driven Posts: 371 Member
    Beef and Brocolli is probably the best option
  • squirrell79
    squirrell79 Posts: 154 Member
    What everyone else has said -- beef & broccoli is a great choice. With a side of steamed veggies, you're good to go. And if you eat rice, steamed rice over fried rice.
  • lausmit4477
    lausmit4477 Posts: 30 Member
    Most Chinese restaurants have steamed shrimp and veggies with an option to get sauce on the side or not at all.
  • JuliaLee67
    JuliaLee67 Posts: 149
    Some Chinese places have low cal options, like steamed veggies and meats made without sauces, brown rice instead of white, or salads with the dressings on the side. You could see if the specific restaurant has an online menu, select what you like from it, and then check the calorie counts here to get a basic idea of what is in it.
  • newGenn
    newGenn Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you everyone!! I feel MUCH better!
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Green tea with a side of green tea
  • obrientp
    obrientp Posts: 546 Member
    Veggies, brown rice, steamed dumplings, green tea.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    Wonton soup isn't too bad either!
  • fitgal05
    fitgal05 Posts: 149
    Soups are good, and any meat that is grilled with veggies. If you like shrimp or chicken breast better than the beef.
  • newGenn
    newGenn Posts: 11 Member
    lol...you're right, probably the best option!
  • wllwsmmr
    wllwsmmr Posts: 391 Member
    Do your research beforehand! Google the restaurants if you know which, check if they have nutritional info, if not, find out what the dishes are like and try to calculate the estimated calories and pick your best options!

    don't get anything fried/crispy/breaded
    get sauce on the side
    request for lots of steamed veggies
    probably some soup to fill you up if you're not eating rice (though watch the sodium!)
    If you have rice, don't eat them all

    If you'd like to indulge in whatever, portion out about half and doggy bag the other half so you wouldn't kill your caloric goal! Then either throw the doggy bag away after, give it to the homeless, or a friend or have it for dinner even!

    Good luck :)
  • ThriftyChica12
    ThriftyChica12 Posts: 373 Member
    steamed vegetables with tofu. brown rice on the side if u like!

Categories