Healthy take away eating

Indian takeaway food
With Indian takeaway food there are lots of healthy options. Grilled meat dishes, such as Tandoori Chicken, are a great takeaway food, as they're low in fat and rich in hunger-busting protein.

Dal (lentils) is high in B vitamins (for a healthy immune system), iron (which helps transport oxygen around your body), soluble fibre (for lowering cholesterol) and protein (for building muscle), making them one of the healthiest takeaway food choices.

Less healthy options are creamy curries like Korma, samosa, pakora and bhaji—and anything deep-fried.

Chinese takeaway food
While your regular Chinese takeaway food choices can be high in salt, fat and cholesterol, there are lots of healthy options, too.

Tofu—soya bean curd—is low fat, low cholesterol and iron-rich takeaway food. Another tasty but healthy takeaway food option is beef in black bean sauce has plenty of protein for healthy muscles and garlic for lowering cholesterol.

Less healthy options include crispy duck and fried rice—swap for steamed rice instead.

Takeaway pizza
To help you make healthy choices when your takeaway food is pizza, remember that thin crusts are lower in calories and salt than thick crusts. Go for vegetable toppings—use your takeaway food to help you on your way to your recommended five portions of fruits and veg a day.

Less healthy options include thick crusts and extra cheese—empty calories, packed with salt. Avoid eating whole pizzas on your own—this is a takeaway food to share; not a meal for one.

Takeaway kebabs
Here the healthiest options are chicken kebabs—leaner than a doner, and hummus. The humble chickpea dip makes this takeaway food healthier than the usual calorie-rich dressing.

Less healthy options include doners and chips.

Fish and chips
When it comes to the traditional British takeaway, fish is always the healthiest option, but hold the batter. Lots of chippies offer grilled fish nowadays, which is healthier too.

Any drinks with that?
Always go for fruit juice or water with your takeaway food rather than canned, fizzy drinks.