4 Tips to Eat Healthier When Ordering Takeout or Food Delivery

Dining at home with your favorite takeout or food delivery? Our simple tips will help you make healthier choices when ordering out.

1. 检查在线. Some menus have symbols or designations to let you know which options are healthier. Or you can look for nutritional information (if provided) on the restaurant’s website.
   
   
2. 寻求帮助. If you can’t figure out what’s in a menu item or if you want to learn more about it, just ask! Restaurant staff can help you navigate the menu 和 tell you about ingredients, preparation methods or substitutions.
   
   
3. 现在一半，以后一半. 份量太大? Try saving half of your food for another meal.
   
   
4. 酱汁和配料放在边上. When in doubt, ask for dressings 和 sauces on the side. You’ll control how much you add to your food.

Look for these generally healthier menu items 和 terms the next time you’re ordering takeout or food delivery:

• Skinless chicken, fish or seafood, 和 lean unprocessed meat
• Nuts 和 legumes such as black beans
• Whole-grain bread, rice (“brown rice”) 和 pasta
• Broth-based soup with lots of veggies
• Grilled, sautéed, roasted, steamed, baked or poached
• Cooked vegetables or salad as sides
• 鳄梨酱，加洛干酪
• Flavored with herbs, spices 和/or vinegar
• A la carte for smaller portions
• 健康或清淡菜单选项
• Fresh fruit 和 fruit-based desserts
• Water, unsweetened tea 和 coffee

Use these tips to order out with confidence — 和 remember to wash your h和s before digging in!