Fast food
What to order at Panda Express
Best bet: Broccoli beef or string bean chicken, no rice
Entrées
- Broccoli Beef — protein with a low-carbohydrate vegetable
- String Bean Chicken Breast
- Kung Pao Chicken — good protein and vegetables; mind the sauce
- Mushroom Chicken
- Grilled Teriyaki Chicken — among the lower-carbohydrate proteins despite the sauce
Sides
- Mixed vegetables — the steamed mix is the best side here
- Brown rice over white, small portion
Strategy
- Prioritize the meat and vegetable components
- Go light on the sauce or ask for it on the side
- Portion size still matters, even with better choices
Guidelines, not medical advice. Menus change — check current nutrition information where it matters.