Chinese takeaway-best option!

Cateyj
Cateyj Posts: 20 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
We are having friends round for a takeaway tonight, a very rare treat for me, but i don't want to blow it! What are the most sensible options? I jnow chinese food has a lot of salt in it, and i'm anticipating a water weight gain, but still want to make the most sensible choices! x

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  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    I've noticed that some chinese places have incorporated a "low calorie" menu. It usually consists of chicken dishes that are not deep fried, white rice instead of fried rice and vegetable sides. Ask about it when you make your order.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    Broccoli beef is a nice choice. Look for stir fries with out corn starch coatings.
  • Meadows18
    Meadows18 Posts: 206 Member
    I read Shrimp Gumbo is a good choice. 500 calories total.
  • skinnylion
    skinnylion Posts: 213
    Chicken and vegetables. Or Buddha's Delight which is a bunch of stir-fried veggies (but that isn't very satisfying!).. the other week I got chicken and hot peppers, which I thought was very good. Just try to stop eating once you feel full and leave most of the sauce in the container, don't get something deep fried, and you'll be all set.
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    I read Shrimp Gumbo is a good choice. 500 calories total.

    They serve Gumbo in a Chinese restaurant? What is in it? All I can think of is Creole gumbo.
  • Cateyj
    Cateyj Posts: 20 Member
    Thanks everyone! I had chilli king prawn , with a spoonful of boiled rice! Was lovely! So pround of myself for ignoring the prawn crackers/ chips etc! Proves I can still socialiose without ruining my diet completely! xx
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