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Italian
Who doesn’t love pizza? Sadly this takeaway favourite comes with many nutritional hazards – firstly cheese and secondly eating one slice too many. But actually, pizza is a great ‘complete meal’ – carbs and veggies in one neat package – if you can keep your portions in check. So when you order, ask for half the normal amount of cheese and go for the deep pan option – a thick crust pizza will contain a higher proportion of carbohydrate and a lower proportion of fat than a thin crust one. Compensate by adding extra vegetables or pineapple toppings. As well as getting a delicious treat, you’ll be notching up your five portions of fruit and veg. Picking a healthy pasta dish can also be a challenge with so many calorie-loaded sauces on offer, but pasta isn’t fattening as long as you chose your topping carefully. Say ‘no’ to cream and cheese sauces, eat a reasonable portion and you will be on the right track.
Italian
Who doesn’t love pizza? Sadly this takeaway favourite comes with many nutritional hazards – firstly cheese and secondly eating one slice too many. But actually, pizza is a great ‘complete meal’ – carbs and veggies in one neat package – if you can keep your portions in check. So when you order, ask for half the normal amount of cheese and go for the deep pan option – a thick crust pizza will contain a higher proportion of carbohydrate and a lower proportion of fat than a thin crust one. Compensate by adding extra vegetables or pineapple toppings. As well as getting a delicious treat, you’ll be notching up your five portions of fruit and veg. Picking a healthy pasta dish can also be a challenge with so many calorie-loaded sauces on offer, but pasta isn’t fattening as long as you chose your topping carefully. Say ‘no’ to cream and cheese sauces, eat a reasonable portion and you will be on the right track.
Thai
As with Chinese food, Thai starters such as spring rolls or wan tan are deep-fried. To cut down on the amount of fat and calories you eat, the best alternative is a grilled meat or vegetable satay and, even then, go easy on the peanut dipping sauce. Thai soups and curries all contain coconut milk and are loaded with fat and calories so chose a Thai salad with minimal dressing instead. For your main dish pick a stir-fry with boiled rice.
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