Ordering Takeout? Make it Healthier!
Even the best of us aren’t going to give up takeout any time soon. After a long day, it’s convenient, delicious and exactly what you’re craving. But all that convenience comes with a catch. Takeout tends to be higher in sodium, fat and carbs than we realize.
“We don’t have any control over what is added to takeout, so something might look like a healthy choice but be packed with hidden ingredients that may not be as healthy,” says Ulysses Wu, MD, with Hartford HealthCare. “Luckily, with a few smart adjustments, takeout can fit into a healthy lifestyle. It’s less about eliminating foods you enjoy and more about building nutrition around them.” Here’s how to upgrade your go-to order.
1. Start by adding vegetables: Instead of cutting something out, try adding something in. “Vegetables provide fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, which support heart health and digestion,” Dr. Wu says. “They also offer satiety, so you’re less likely to overeat.”
Excerpted from Hartford Healthcare
