SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY

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We’re all partial to a takeaway, be it a Chinese, Indian, Pizza or a good old feast from the local Chippie, but unfortunately they’re one of the fastest ways to pile on the pounds. With little or no washing up to do, no shopping and no cooking, they sound like a dream, but if you indulge in too many, they’ll fast become a nightmare!

The trouble with takeaways and fast food is that you have no idea what you’re really consuming in terms of fat, calories, hidden salt and additives which is bad news for your health and your diet. Those famous golden arches may be the eighth wonder of the world but in a junk food obsessed society, they’re adding to the rise in obesity on a daily basis. 

We’re not saying don’t treat yourself to a takeaway every now and again, but weigh up all the options and then see if you can opt for a healthier alternative. So, to help you in your quest to find the ‘healthiest takeaway’ we’ve broken them down into the good, the bad and the better for you!

Good

High in protein, vitamins B6 and B12                         

Bad

High in fat, low in fibre. If it’s a large portion, you could easily consume half of your daily recommended fat levels!

Better

Make your own. Use prepared oven chips rather than deep-fried or make roasted potato wedges and grill your fish (minus the batter)

PIZZA:

Good

Cheese and tomato offers protein, calcium and some vitamins

Bad

Avoid pepperoni and extra cheese, you may as well just use lard on your pizza

Better

Make your own. Use a ready-made base and top it with half fat grated cheese, heaps of veg and lean meat (chicken, turkey or lean beef).

BURGER, FRIES & MILKSHAKE:

Good

High in protein, carbohydrates and calcium plus some vitamin A, B12 and riboflavin

Bad

High in saturated fat and sodium, low in fibre and additives aplenty

Better

Make your own (are you getting the gist of things yet)! A home-made burger made with lean mince served with potato wedges on a wholemeal bap is ten times better than a fried burger on starchy white bread. For the milkshake, use skimmed milk and flavoured powder.

So, if that’s got your mouth watering, you know where to go…the kitchen!!

*Taken from Lose Weight And Stay Slim by Eve Cameron, published by Infinite Ideas (www.infideas.com)

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