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Fabulous foreign food

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Tips to help you select lower-calorie options when you fancy something a little more exotic.


Italian
Fabulous foreign foodAvoid cheese and cream-based pasta
sauces, such as alfredo or carbonara.
Thumbs up: thin pizzas with veg
toppings, tomato-based sauces,
vegetable-based soups, grilled dishes.
Thumbs down: cheesy and meaty
pizzas, salami, creamy sauces, garlic
bread, lasagne.
Chinese
Chinese food can be low-calorie. Just
avoid sweet sauces and anything fried
or deep-fried.
Thumbs up: stir-fries, steamed
dumplings, steamed veg, plain boiled
rice, steamed fish or chicken.
Thumbs down: anything deep-fried or
sweet and sour, prawn toast, spring
rolls, egg fried rice.
Thai
Thai food is great as it tends to feature
lots of steamed or stir-fried vegetables.
Thumbs ups:  salads, stir-fries, steamed
rice, broth soups.
Thumbs down: coconut milk dishes,
fried rice, peanut sauce, crispy noodles.
Indian
In spite of its reliance on frying, there
are plenty of healthier choices.
Thumbs up: tomato-based sauces,
tandoori dishes, plain or basmati rice.
Thumbs down: bhajis, poppadoms,
creamy curries, pilau rice, naan bread.


        Restaurant tips
•  Banish the buffet: it’s hard to
control your portion size at an all-you-can-eat buffet. It’s a real test of willpower and the food tends to
be less than healthy. The solution? Avoid them completely!
•  Order less: there’s no need to cry off takeaways when trying to lose weight, but portion control is key.
Try to avoid ordering more food than your need.
•  Plain and simple: steer clear of creamy sauces and meals with lots of cheese.

      When in Blighty
British favourites such as fish and chips, pub meals and traditional breakfasts can easily blow your calorie budget. Avoid fried foods, ploughman’s lunch and pastry-based foods such as Cornish   pasties and steak and kidney pie. Thin-cut chips and roast potatoes are also a no-no.Instead, try lean meat, grilled salmon or white fish. And for side dishes, stick to jacket potatoes, steamed vegetables and salad.


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