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sarahjaneohare
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A good old fatty take-away night in. We all deserve one now and again, and I usually save mine for a lazy Sunday that I have a hangover which needs cured. My question is, WHAT is ultimately the 'healthiest,' option: Dominos Pizza, Chinese TA, Indian TA, Kababs or my Standard Local Chippy (hotdog, fish and chip or SF chicken burger and chip). I'm usually torn between Chinese & Pizza, and although pizza seems healthier I can't help but feel it's not because it's so carby and obviously the all the greasy cheese! I am dying to know and cannot find the answers anywhere online! And just how bad are the others?
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Good and bad are relative terms. If I hit my macros and am under my calories then nothing is really "bad". If I need something filling for fewer calorie or to help me meet certain macros there are options that are better than others.0
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I don't think any of these options are nutritionally healthy so don't kid yourself - they all have high levels of sodium, saturated fat, and are lacking in essential nutrients. However, if it fits into your goals and you only eat it once in a while, I wouldn't worry about it.0
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All things in moderation.0
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Pizza, one slice, thin crust.
Chinese, Won Ton.
Indian, that's a toughie. I'd order the butter chicken and Naan bread and take the calorie hit.
McDonald's McWrap, grilled chicken.
Kabobs, good. With a big salad.
Choppy, skip the chips.0 -
I don't think any of these options are nutritionally healthy so don't kid yourself - they all have high levels of sodium, saturated fat, and are lacking in essential nutrients. However, if it fits into your goals and you only eat it once in a while, I wouldn't worry about it.
Someone needs a pizza. I recommend a margherita pizza. Because basil and tomatoes.
And the same for the op.
Although, kabobs might be the best choice. Depends on what you mean (I think of naan, meat, and veggies). That does sound mighty tasty.0 -
Often Chinese places will have steamed veggies and other stuff available. Combine them with the right proteins and maybe some fried goodies, and you can actually get a solid balanced meal from a Chinese place.
Me personally? I'd exercise more and get the big pizza, or whatever I wanted from any of them.0 -
If lamb vindaloo is an option for the indian that's probably the winner0
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sarahjaneohare wrote: »A good old fatty take-away night in. We all deserve one now and again, and I usually save mine for a lazy Sunday that I have a hangover which needs cured. My question is, WHAT is ultimately the 'healthiest,' option: Dominos Pizza, Chinese TA, Indian TA, Kababs or my Standard Local Chippy (hotdog, fish and chip or SF chicken burger and chip). I'm usually torn between Chinese & Pizza, and although pizza seems healthier I can't help but feel it's not because it's so carby and obviously the all the greasy cheese! I am dying to know and cannot find the answers anywhere online! And just how bad are the others?
I'd probaby pick some dal from Indian, maybe with some na'an. Or meat and veggie in a brown sauce (no neon or sticky sauce) from Chinese. Pizza I'd choose thin crust veggie pizza. Mozzarella is good for calcium and protein, and should not be greasy and should be white in color, not reddish orange which occurs when pig fat is rendered all over it from toppings like bacon and pepperoni.0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »All things in moderation.
This. Eat whatever you want. Just stay under/within your calorie intake for that day.0 -
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sarahjaneohare wrote: »A good old fatty take-away night in. We all deserve one now and again, and I usually save mine for a lazy Sunday that I have a hangover which needs cured. My question is, WHAT is ultimately the 'healthiest,' option: Dominos Pizza, Chinese TA, Indian TA, Kababs or my Standard Local Chippy (hotdog, fish and chip or SF chicken burger and chip). I'm usually torn between Chinese & Pizza, and although pizza seems healthier I can't help but feel it's not because it's so carby and obviously the all the greasy cheese! I am dying to know and cannot find the answers anywhere online! And just how bad are the others?
On a per meal basis,
Not the chippy stuff
Tandoori with sag aloo wouldn't be as rich as eg butter chicken (or passanda & other creamy dishes etc). Dahl is great though. Tomato based dishes like rogon Josh would be good. Antioxidants etc are good
Chinese, not terrible if you don't get the battered deep fried stuff. Lots of msg
Pizza s fine. I personally like it loaded with nitrate-infused meat though, the veggie ones don't hit the spot. If you'd go for that though, would be better. Ham & asparagus or mushroom is a good mix imo
Kababs are greasy and not the best meat but overall, with all the veg in it, not the worst either
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Japanese is the easiest, I think, too. We have way more Japanese places than Chinese anymore around here.
I'd go with kebabs, except folks say they are greasy? Ours aren't greasy where I am, where only full restaurants serve them (so no stands with them except at some outdoors events). The bread is going to be fattening, so keep that in mind in deciding on portion sizes for it.
We have killer falafel here, so I don't even usually get the kebabs! I do eat the bread, but for two meals instead of one for it because it's so big0 -
Thanks guys, you've really given me really important things to consider0
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If you are going for Indian food I suggest you get a chapati/roti instead of naan.0
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at mcdonalds the artisan grilled chicken sandwich is a good choice0
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I've noticed McDonalds generally has lower calories than I thought!0
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But still pretty high0
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can i just put out there that the KFC pulled chicken rice box is only 350 calories??? amazing for that take away vibe!0
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I always go for Kebab....But Chicken Shish (bascially grilled chicken fillets in mine), and I usually leave the Pitta bread and reduce the sauce0
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Much aligned Taco Bell is my fav. Bean burritos, yum.0
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