Order Like a Health Coach at These Four Shanghai Restaurants
This is part of our Healthy & Delicious Restaurant Recipe Series.
Every year, we set forth on diets, detoxes and cleanses with the best of intentions. That's why we asked four Shanghai chefs to create lighter versions of their most flavorful dishes in our January issue. You can see those recipes here, but what if you are too busy or tired to cook?
It can be difficult to navigate menus full of deliciously decadent options by ourselves, and that's why we asked 'Power Me Healthy' columnist from our sister publication Urban Family Sharon Raccah Perez to take a look at the menus and offer up her top choices.
Image courtesy Sharon Raccah Perez
1. The Cannery's Glazed Smoked Yellow Fin Tuna Jaw
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This is a smart choice because tuna is a lean fish which contributes to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. The daikon, horseradish and lemon relish isn't too creamy either.
Price: RMB198
See listing for The Cannery
2. Maya's Carribean Style Ceviche
Image courtesy Maya
This is both being satisfying and refreshing to the palette. Additionally, it scores points for not being cooked with oil.
Price: RMB78
See listing for Maya
3. Mi Xiang Yuan's Chicken Rice Set
Image courtesy Mi Xiang Yuan
Chicken is a good lean source of protein, especially if it is steamed. I would suggest removing the rice and adding more green vegetables such as broccoli, spinach or bok choy. The set comes with a daily soup that features seasonal vegetables.
Price: RMB35
See listing for Mi Xiang Yuan
4. Together's Pan Seared Snapper with Basil-Shallot Oil and Yuzu
Image courtesy Together
This snapper is cooked without a heavy sauce, and the fish itself is a low-calorie, high-protein fish. As such, it contributes to lowering the risk of heart disease, Type-2 diabetes and osteoarthritis. The side dishes options are good from a nutrition standpoint, except for the potatoes and slaw.
Price: RMB148/small, RMB288/large
Sharon Raccah Perez is the founder of ‘PowerMeHealthy.’ She is an accredited Health Coach and healthy home food chef. To follow Sharon or get in contact with her about a customized detox or nutrition plan, visit her website: powermehealthy.com or scan her QR code below.
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