ġ) Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese Takeout (tied): If you tend to order orange chicken and deep-fried wontons, these being at the top of our list may come as a surprise. Now come quickly, so I can figure out what to order for tonight before I get hangry. And even then, Hunnes notes, “ All restaurant foods will have more salt than what you might make at home, thereby potentially decreasing their healthfulness.” Good to know! Accordingly, this ranking is based upon how likely you are to end up with something healthy if you order like a normal person, and not someone who orders fucking salad for takeout. As such, I asked Dana Hunnes, senior dietitian at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, to help me rank some frequently ordered takeout fare by how healthy they are - from potentially ultra balanced to almost always unhealthy as fuck.īefore we jump into the ranking, I need to emphasize that, within just about every one of these options, you can find healthy dishes and unhealthy dishes - hell, you can order a salad from just about anywhere. However, seeing as many of us, stuck inside and possibly without work, are suddenly spending a lot more time on our couches, being prudent about what we order - and maybe not just ordering 40 pizzas - can help ensure that, when the coronavirus has finally passed, we can make an epic departure from our homes, looking fresh and healthy, as opposed to looking like Pizza the Hutt. Seriously, now more than ever, being able to enjoy professionally made, healthy takeout meals from the comfort and safety of our homes is a godsend, especially for anyone who typically relies on restaurants that are now closed, except for delivery and takeout. Your existence, whoever and wherever you may be, will live on forever in my deeply nourished heart. Dear whoever concocted food delivery and takeout: You are my God, my Lord and Savior.

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