Takeaway makeovers
by Gael Myers, Accredited Practising Dietitian
- March 28, 2021
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Many takeaway favourites are packed full of cheap ingredients like added sugar, saturated fat and salt. These can leave us hungry and don’t provide the nutrients we need to keep our bodies running smoothly. Too much fast food is bad for our health and our wallet. Skip the junk and enjoy all your favourites – burgers, pizza, special fried rice and fish and chips – by giving them a healthy home-cooked twist.
Chicken pizza
On the table in: 20 minutes
Cost to feed a family a four: $20
Pro tip: Customise your pizza with whatever toppings your family enjoys and you have in your fridge.
Fried rice
On the table in: 15 minutes
Cost to feed a family a four: $15
Pro tip: Use ready-cooked sachets of brown rice.
Egg & mushroom burgers
On the table in: 30 minutes
Cost to feed a family a four: $25
Pro tip: Other tasty burger additions include grilled pineapple, canned beetroot, sauerkraut or coleslaw.
Fish and chips
On the table in: 30 minutes
Cost to feed a family a four: $20
Pro tip: Use regular potato (or try half and half) if your family are not keen on sweet potato.
For more healthy and delicious fast food swaps download our updated takeaway booklet.
*Pricing information sourced from Coles online, Perth prices February 2021
