Orlando Health: Tips for takeout: how to make healthier choices

We’re busy. We’re hungry. We don’t feel like cooking. More and more of us are relying on the convenience of takeout meals while also trying to eat healthy. Can we do both?

Fifty-four percent of adults say takeout and delivery is essential to their lifestyle — for millennials it’s 72 percent and 66 percent for Gen Z, a recent report shows. One-third of adults surveyed planned to increase their use of takeout. If you love the convenience but want to maintain a balanced diet, there’s good news: Restaurant managers are aware of both the uptick and consumers’ desire to eat healthier. So they’re generally more willing than ever to make modifications and share nutrition information.

It’s Your Choice

Sometimes it’s worth stating the obvious: No matter the cuisine, preparation or price point, these days most menus include healthy options. But it’s up to you to pick one. So when you’re sitting on the couch scrolling menus, remember the choice really is yours.