{"id":19151,"date":"2024-07-17T17:11:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T17:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=19151"},"modified":"2024-07-17T19:58:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T19:58:31","slug":"5-healthy-chinese-food-takeout-options-for-when-you-dont-feel-like-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/5-healthy-chinese-food-takeout-options-for-when-you-dont-feel-like-cooking\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Healthy Chinese Food Takeout Options For When You Don\u2019t Feel Like Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"

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No matter how consistent you try to be about your diet, keeping up with healthy cooking<\/a> and meal prep<\/a> every day can be a challenge for anyone. <\/p>\n

Sometimes you’re in a jam, sometimes on the go, maybe you forgot to get groceries<\/a>. Or maybe it’s just one of those nights when you don’t feel like cooking. <\/p>\n

We get it. Everyone deserves a break. <\/p>\n

You can still have an easy takeout meal once in a while without affecting your fitness. That’s why dietitians often point to healthier options to order at places like Chipotle<\/a>, McDonald’s<\/a>, Subway<\/a>, and Domino’s<\/a>. <\/p>\n

But if you love Chinese takeout, this one\u2019s for you.<\/p>\n

Is Chinese Food Healthy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like with most cuisines, whether Chinese food is healthy depends on exactly what you eat and how much. <\/p>\n

Some Chinese dishes are fried with high amounts of sodium, which can raise blood pressure<\/a>. <\/p>\n

For example, the popular General Tso\u2019s Chicken<\/a> has more than 2300 mg of sodium. That\u2019s more than the daily recommended amount<\/a> in a single restaurant serving. <\/p>\n

Chinese restaurants aren\u2019t different from others in terms of calorie counts and big portion sizes. At most spots, a dish like sweet and sour pork<\/a> is likely to have around 1600 calories, which may contribute to you taking in more calories than you need during the day and lead to weight gain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a healthy dish on Chinese menus. <\/p>\n

We spoke to registered dietitian Emily Sullivan<\/a> to find out some of the most common Chinese restaurant dishes you can enjoy while still getting plenty of nutritional value. <\/p>\n

Her top piece of advice is to consider how dishes are prepared before placing your order.<\/p>\n

“When looking for nutrient-dense Chinese food, choose steamed or saut\u00e9ed options instead of fried,\u201d says Sullivan. \u201cFried foods are much less healthy<\/a>, with potentially serious long-term consequences that include increased risk if heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.” <\/p>\n

She also recommends choosing entrees that include a lean source of protein<\/a>, like chicken breast or tofu.<\/p>\n

Here are some common Chinese takeout menu choices likely to help you stay on track with your health goals.<\/p>\n

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5 Healthy Chinese Food Options You May Enjoy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Steamed Vegetable Dumplings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For a delicious, healthy, and filling dish, look no further than steamed vegetable dumplings. <\/p>\n

Choosing the steamed alternative means avoiding the risks<\/a> of eating deep-fried foods, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. <\/p>\n

Try sprinkling some chili flakes on your dumplings instead of dipping them in soy sauce to cut down on salt.<\/p>\n

Nutritional content<\/a> per dumpling:<\/p>\n