This document discusses how to make takeout meals healthier by providing alternatives to popular but unhealthy options. It begins by establishing that takeout is convenient but not always healthy. It then lists several common takeout dishes like double cheeseburgers, doner kebabs, chicken korma curry, spaghetti carbonara, and fried chicken burgers and provides healthier substitutions for each. The alternatives emphasize choosing items with less fat, calories, and processing and opting for ingredients like whole grains, vegetables, lean meats and tomato-based sauces instead of cream or fried preparations. The document concludes by encouraging readers to still enjoy takeout occasionally but to be mindful of making better food choices.

1. Make Takeouts Healthier- Know What to Order!
Healthier alternatives of popular takeouts
Take aways? They are indeed convenient. There is no debate about that. The question is, is it
worth it?
Sure. There may be times that we cannot just do away with take aways. There will be days that
it is just too impossible to find time to spend in the kitchen. That is when we drive to the
nearest place to order our take outs.
That’s not really a problem. We can enjoy take outs at times, but they should be limited. Most
families label Saturdays as “going out” days. Therefore, it can be assumed that eating at a
restaurant is the next step.
Now that you figured out that to gos are unhealthy, you’re planning to ban it from your family
bonding time. That is totally unnecessary. The key is to make better food choices. And it starts
now.
Here is a list of dishes that you should avoid. After every dish to avoid, we will also recommend
what to get instead.
Double Cheeseburger
Yum! Kids love this! But is it healthful? Double cheeseburgers have double fat and double
calories. Plus, they are bought with sodas and fries, which increase the calories without a
doubt!

2. The Healthier Alternative
You don’t have to make it a double. Cut the indulgence to half, and make it a single
cheeseburger. You can ask for a salad, too.
Doner Kebab
Kebabs are just irresistible for many. This is a salty doner meat matched with a delicious pitta
bread and mayonnaise. Doner meat alone is already a bad nutritional choice. It is very
processed. You, however, need not worry! There is a better alternative!
The Healthier Alternative
Kebabs are not totally bad for you. pitta, lean meat, and salad are good food choices. However,
there is a big need to cut down the fatty components. You can change to low fat or no mayo at
all. Also, choose grilled chicken than the processed meat. Wholemeal pitas are very good.
Stuffing those with a considerable amount of salad makes it a complte meal.
Chicken Korma Curry
Korma curry is delicious, irresistible, silky, creamy, and sweet. This dish is usually prepared and
cooked with double cream or coconut milk and ground almonds. Because of the sweetness,
Korma curry is a popular choice by many, but because of that same sweetness, it is also full of
calories and fat.
The Healthier Alternative
Try tikka marinade. Dry chicken tikka pieces are simply marinated and baked, not fried. Tikka
marinade is filled with spices and seasonings. They are responsible to making that exquisite
flavour last in your mouth without suffering from large amounts of calories.
Spaghetti Carbonara
This is simply rich, salty, creamy... no words can simply describe how great this is. when you’re
in Italy, the carbonara is simply very light- with egg yolks and parmesan cheese. If, however,
you’re not in Italy, spaghetti carbonara is made with fatty cheddar cheese, thick double cream,
and mayonnaise. A scary combination, right?
The Healthier Alternative
In contrary to popular belief, pasta is not at all bad. The wholemeal pasta, for example, is good.
But when choosing the sauce, choose the vegetable pasta made with tomatoes. Tomato sauces
are just low in fat and calories than those which are based on double cream.
Fried Chicken Burger

3. This is really delicious. No doubt. Your mouth waters when you hear the combination of soft
burger bap, the crispy chicken, breadcrumbs, and mayonnaise. Sure, these might be a treat to
our mouths, but not to our health.
The Healthier Alternative
Choose large pieces of chicken. That’s because the less breadcrumbs and fat are used when the
surface area of the chicken is larger. You should use chicken breasts because they are lean and
very low in calories.
See, you don’t have to do away with takeouts. Just make sure that you choose the right food
for you and your children. Always be on the look-out for what’s more healthful!