Hello! - Takeaways

lcrilly5
lcrilly5 Posts: 1 Member
edited October 1 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there, quite new to this, but would thought I would just ask anyone - if I was to have a Chinese Takeaway, what would be the best choice to have with fewest calories etc?

Many thanks

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  • Bella0608
    Bella0608 Posts: 196 Member
    chicken chop suey or prawns in black bean sauce are not too bad!!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    My guys make a wonderfull Soy Chicken - it is steamed chicken - I get that with steamed rice and bok choy.....remove the chicken skin - dont eat all the rice - eat all the bok choy - yum!!

    The other place I go to does a fabulous Brocolli, Cauliflower and Chicken Stir Fry.......

    Try to stay away from anything with sweet sauces, or deep fried and you can eat quite nice and healthy
  • Kandierinc
    Kandierinc Posts: 18 Member
    I always have Singapore rice noodles, they are quite low in fat and delicious! I actually have this about once a week for dinner.
  • Evy79
    Evy79 Posts: 30
    I always go for thai/japanese.

    Near me there's an amazing restaurant, I always end up getting king prawns with broccoli, garlic and pak choi with jasmine rice!
  • sandislim
    sandislim Posts: 264
    I can't really say about the calories as I'm not too sure. There are calorie checkers online for general takeaway food. I can't really eat takeaway as it gives me palpitations - think it must be the sugar or additives or something. But the last time I had chinese I practiced tight portion control and had fruit for dessert and no palps or weight gain. So maybe you could try portion control of the things you like - share with someone else and cut calories that way too.
  • PhilipByrne
    PhilipByrne Posts: 276 Member
    Re previous comment. The palpitations are caused by MSG, i get them too. Chinese food is the worst for this. Indian is okay, but the calories can be horrific.
  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 731 Member
    ...and more bad news from me! Not sure where you are, but in the UK they are loaded with salt. If you tend to retain water if you eat too much salt, (like me) steer clear just before weigh day or you might get a nasty surprise on the scales which will be down to water retention :-(
  • Lindsayrob
    Lindsayrob Posts: 247 Member
    Try this link for cals in UK Chinese food:
    http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories/calorie_content/chinese_food.htm
    Enjoy your meal!
    Lindsay
  • ayshamc
    ayshamc Posts: 226 Member
    Try this link for cals in UK Chinese food:
    http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories/calorie_content/chinese_food.htm
    Enjoy your meal!
    Lindsay

    Thank you for that link - it's good to see Calories on these kind of foods!

    Welcome :)
  • Getting7here
    Getting7here Posts: 23 Member
    I would just say dont have too many takeaways, and have what you like foodwise when you do. Everyone needs a treat, aslong as you dont binge eat. If you are having a couple of takeaways a week, Id say thats the time to start looking to trim things down.
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