Odds are, that Mr Delivery guy is bringing trouble to your doorstep. Inside that innocuous bag, he carries unhealthy versions of virtuous, protein-packed Asian dishes like salmon teriyaki and shrimp Pad Thai. Loaded with gloppy, neon-coloured sauces, limp vegetables, MSG and excess oil, the food may blunt your hunger, but it won’t be doing your waistline any favours.
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A 2011 study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reports that people who eat takeout just once a week may significantly increase their body fat as well as other risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Time to reclaim takeout.
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Where to start? From scratch. In less time than it takes the delivery dude to reach your doorstep, you can create vibrant home- made versions of your go-to Asian orders. Just deploy lean protein, produce for fibre and disease-fighting phytonutrients, and fresh aromatics like garlic and ginger. Stock up on a few Asian pantry staples and prep can be even easier. The only thing that’ll make your meals better? A strategic dose of zesty chilli.
