The healthiest options to choose when you're getting takeaway
Let's be honest, there are times when most, if not all of us need to order takeaway for dinner.
If your goal is to keep your order as healthy as possible, it can be tricky to navigate a takeaway menu.
The good news is that we have done the hard work for you. No matter what cuisine you enjoy, here are the best options as ranked by our dietitian.
Italian
Assuming pasta is the go, you cannot go wrong with a small penne arrabbiata and a garden salad. No matter how tempting it may be, skip that serving of garlic bread.
Pizza
The key with making any pizza order a whole lot healthier is to opt for the thinnest base you can find, and then a vegetarian or margarita are your two best options.
Mexican
Bowls are the key to dietary success when ordering Mexican. The lowest calorie option would be a burrito bowl minus the rice.
Thai
If you are looking for a little spice, chicken and vegetables with cashew nut, or a prawn and vegetable stir fry are your healthiest options, especially if you skip the white rice.
Vietnamese
Most Vietnamese dishes are relatively low in fat and calories but low-carb rice paper rolls are one of the best menu items.
Subway
Any of the 6-inch Low-Fat range is a good choice nutritionally, but an order of a turkey or chicken strip sub will give you the lowest calorie options.
Chinese
While many menu items are deep fried, a vegetable and chicken stir fry is one of the best options, or go for a simple San Choy Bow.
Burgers
If you can find a 'Naked' burger, it will always be a lower-calorie choice.
Failing that, a plain burger that simply comes with a meat patty and salad will be the best option.
Fish and chips
There is nothing good nutritionally in deep-fried food and for this reason, if you want to make a healthy order, your only option is grilled fish and salad.
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