Healthy Eating on the Go

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May 8, 2012

Her top tips for better choices include reducing your portion size and getting in more fruit, vegetables and protein wherever possible.

“What we buy is often carb heavy meals with no vegetables or protein. So, if you’re going to buy pasta, get a salad too, so you have fibre and veg and it aids digestion. Also, most takeaway places, if you ask for more veggies will do it for you. You can often get a healthier version simply by asking for it.”

Japanese - Go for noodles with fish or chicken or pork, soups with noodles and vegetables; sashimi (raw tuna or salmon); bento boxes.

Sushi/California rolls - Light and almost fat-free, these seaweed-wrapped rice rolls filled with tuna, cucumber or avocado are a godsend. Just go easy with the salty soy sauce.

Noodle soups - Clear soups with noodles from Asian food bars are generally a great choice – warming, filling and with very little fat. To increase the protein, order yours with tofu or seafood.

Burgers - Look for plain burgers served in at an ‘old-fashioned’ burger joint where the bun is toasted and you get tomato, lettuce and beetroot with the meat patty. Steer clear of double or triple burgers from the chains, which stack on the fat and calories, and avoid the ones with egg, bacon and cheese.

Filled rolls - Choose a crusty roll (multigrain or wholemeal) filled with lean meat, such chicken, turkey, lean roast beef and salad. Try not to buy ones with loads of mayonnaise, spreads or cheese. Instead go for avocado, mustards, goat’s cheese, cottage cheese or chutney and no butter.

Mexican - You can make some very good choices at Mexican places these days, such as Guzman Y Gomez that gives nutritional info and does things like burrito bowls and you can ask for no cheese, extra beans, salsa and avocado. If you choose wisely this can be a very good choice.

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