Here’s how to order healthy Indian food the next time you eat out.
Eat This: Tandoori
Tandoori typically comes as a chicken-, fish- or vegetable-based dish.
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: Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken with tomato sauce may sound healthy, but this dish is anything but.
Usually, you’ll also find onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes in this dish.
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: Rice
It’s more about portion control in this case.
“give a shot to stick to a half cup serving,” she says.
“Calories from rice can add up quickly.
Eat This: Raita
Many Indian dishes are quite spicy!
(It’s similar to Greek tzatziki.)
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“It also offers an excellent vegetarian protein source, as well as fiber.”
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Studies have shown these spices help with inflammation as well as digestion and gastrointestinal function,” says Metz.
Plus, eggplant is great for heart health and cholesterol, and it’s relatively high in fiber.
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