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ianegerton100
ianegerton100 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Going for a Chinese on Saturday and don't want to spoil things. Anyone know the best things to eat to minimise calories?

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  • AmazonMayan
    AmazonMayan Posts: 1,168 Member
    edited February 2016
    Get what you like and eat half of it and take the rest home. Eat less rice and/or ask for more veggies. I swear the best broccoli I've ever had is at Chinese places. :) Even fast food Chinese usually has a "diet" section of non-fried items that can be lighter on calories.

    Be prepared for the possibility of temporary water weight gain because of sodium. I avoid the scales for a few days after while it goes away.

    Eta: You could also either eat lighter other meals that day or do a nice brisk 30 minute walk or something to get some extra calories to enjoy your meal.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    A waiter or waitress can often help make healthy menu choices.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Try pre-logging.

    The Won Ton soup is about perfect.

    Go for the stir fried veggies and be light with the rice.

    North American Chinese is heavy with fats, sugars, and salt.
  • harrybananas
    harrybananas Posts: 292 Member
    Just order what you want and keep in mind how caloric it is. That knowledge should enough to help you keep your portions in check.
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    Keep in mind breaded/fried items will be higher in calories. Ask for extra veggies. Minimize rice if you don't want to spend calories on it. Ask for sauce on the side.

  • e_v_v
    e_v_v Posts: 131 Member
    Egg drop soup is an excellent choice. STEAMED dumplings (not pan-fried) would also be delicious. Opt for brown rice, if they have it. Keep in mind that most Chinese dishes use tons of oil--whether the food is breaded or not--so look for food items that are not necessarily cooked in a wok.
  • ianegerton100
    ianegerton100 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks for all your tips. Pre logging is a must I think. No crispy duck for me :-(
  • JodehFoster
    JodehFoster Posts: 419 Member
    steamed chicken & veggies, sauce on the side
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    It depends on what you mean by Chinese....

    We cook Chinese all the time. Favourite Sichuan meal is fish fragrant Tofu/Fish, rice and water spinach or luffa. Now, if it is more "western" Chinese then just limit breaded and deep fried dishes and you will be fine.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    JodehFoster wrote: »
    steamed chicken & veggies, sauce on the side
    This. Chinese has been my go-to for probably 20 years for a "pick up" or "I don't feel like cooking" meal.
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