Takeaways are unhealthy, just incase you didn’t know. It’s mostly fat and sludge and it’s all going in our stomachs. However, this doesn’t stop us. Chinese and Indian food just tastes too good. An average Indian takeaway of chicken tikka masala, pilau rice and a plain naan contains a staggering 1,338 calories and 55g of fat, according to Which magazine. However there is way you enjoy your favourite takeaway cuisines and halve the fat and calorie content too.
Oil is predominantly used in Chinese cooking and many dishes are deep-fried making Chinese take-out a potential health hazard. Unaware to some, main dishes like beef in chow mein sauce , prawns in black bean sauce and pork in chop suey tend to be healthier containing around 350 to 450 calories and 10 to 15g of fat per portion. Resist the temptation of fried rice, starters and side orders. Alternatively opt for boiled rice. A standard carton of boiled rice contains 370 calories and 1g fat, whilst egg fried rice contains 625 calories and 32g of fat. Crispy duck is one of the nations favourite starters, however, it contains a huge 560 claories and 21g fat. Soup is a healthier option, with each pot containing around 3g of fat. One wonton, spring roll or sesame toast contains 70 calories and 7g fat. Chinese delivery Birmingham have been commended for being healthier than most other cities.
Fish and chip establishments usually provide huge portions and everything is deep fried. Batter is very unhealthy, battered fish, chicken and sausages contain far more calories than grilled fish or roasted chicken. Some services such as Manchester, Brighton and Birmingham food delivery services offer these healthier alternatives. When it comes to Pizza delivery Birmingham, why not opt for a supermarket product instead? These are healthier and cheaper.
