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Healthy Chinese Takeaway Food

When you tuck into that Chinese Takeaway from your favourite restaurant, do you consider the health options and which dishes, if any, are lower in fat and calories than others? Here’s a brief guide to help you enjoy your favourite Chinese Takeaway without piling on the pounds!


Top Tips to Eat Healthily in a Chinese Takeaway??When choosing a meat based dish, pick the ones which are drier or even without sticky sauces. These sauces are often salt laden and if you have conditions which demand a low salt diet (such as high blood pressure) then the very sweet sticky sauces are best avoided.


Most Chinese takeaway menus have a number of dishes which have a high proportion of vegetables and these can be a good choice. Try Beef with Broccoli, for example, and you will find a tasty dish, high in iron and without a high fat content.


If you plan to order rice with your dish then go for plain steamed rice in copious amounts. Rice is very filling and when steamed is relatively low in calories. Eating it first, before other more fattening dishes is also a good way to get that full feeling before attacking those batter or sauce based dishes. ??Read the menu carefully to see what region of China the food is predominantly based upon. There are eight possible regions and one of the healthiest is Cantonese cuisine, since the food is light and very fresh. This means it has taste without needing a heavy salty sauce.??If you have specific dietary needs then phone the restaurant or takeaway ahead so that they can accommodate you. Don’t wait until you arrive and then expect then to start thinking how best to meet your needs. Also ask about the yin and yang of Chinese food – most restaurants will have someone who can advise on specific foods for certain medical conditions and this is a strong theme in Chinese cooking.


Don’t eat deep fried dishes such as, General Tso's Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken or Egg Rolls. The process of deep frying makes the food very high in saturated fats and also very high in calories.


Don’t order fried rice. If the rice is fried then it will be high in calories and also high in cholesterol. ??Don’t order dishes with nuts. Although, in small amounts, nuts are considered healthy and may actually reduce cholesterol, most Chinese takeaways use them in large amounts and with such amounts comes a hugely increased calorie count.


If you want to find a good takeaway then eat in at the restaurant first. If the food is good, even on a busy night, then the chances are high that the takeaway food will follow suit!

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Phoenix Palace

3-5 Glentworth Street , London, Other NW1 5PG
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
The best dimsum ever! - 2009-12-06 11:27:26

Review:
I chanced on this little gem a few years ago and now it has become an extension of my own home. At Phoenix Palace you are greeted with a genuine warm smile by members of staff who truly care. The restaurant is spacious and cosy and wth ample seating all round. Private parties or bookings are well catered for if booked in advance. The food is simply to die for. On offer is dimsum from mid-day and right upt o late in the afternoon. The dimsum is well prepared, tasty and fresh. Careful planning and time has gone into preparing the food and each dimsum portion retains its own characteristic and signature. You cannot go wrong with any of the food so go ahead and order anything you like and you will be pleasantly surprised. A la carte is available throughout the day but my personal preference is dimsum. Try the Vietnamese spring rolls, or prawn dumpligs. for the adventurous, chicken feet are a must. Phoenix Palace delivers locally and take away is available. If you are visiting London then Phoenix Palace is a must, go ahead and enjoy!

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