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What is the best Chinese to have on Slimming World? ›

Some specific dishes that are particularly low in calories in Chinese cuisine include steamed vegetables, steamed fish, Buddha's delight (a vegetarian stir-fry), and moo goo gai pan (chicken with mushrooms and vegetables). These dishes are typically prepared with minimal oil and are packed with nutritious ingredients.

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Worst: General Tso's Chicken

One order clocks in at around 1,500 calories and 88 grams of fat, and it delivers more sodium than you should get in a day. Other fried dishes to watch out for: sesame, orange, and sweet and sour chicken.

Traditional Chinese dishes often have healthy ingredients and involve low-calorie cooking techniques. However, Americanized versions of these dishes can include added fats and sodium that boost the calorie counts, making them poor choices if you are trying to lose weight.

'Go for grilled dishes over fried; chicken and fish over fattier meats, like lamb; tomato or veggie sauces rather than creamy ones; and steamed rice over fried,' advises Tilt. She also suggests avoiding sides and other add-ons unless they're vegetables, as well as eating mindfully and being aware of portion sizes.

Lean meats, fish, seafood, vegetables and spices* are the basis of most curries and they're all Free Foods on the Food Optimising eating plan. That means you can dish up a dopiaza or batch cook a balti and curry on slimming all the way to your dream weight!

It is often sold in the Asian foods section of the grocery store. But if you can't find it, use hoisin sauce in its place.

Can you eat black beans on slimming world? ›

Pasta, rice, potatoes, beans, pulses, grains and veggies are all Slimming World Free Foods – which means you can eat as much as you like, with no need to weigh, measure or count.

Battered and deep-fried dishes are a "no-no" when you're on a diet. Sesame or lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork and kung pao chicken fall into this category as well. Instead, order steamed chicken with broccoli and have the sauce on the side.