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Is larb gai (thai chicken salad) healthy?

Larb gai (Thai chicken salad) costs about $3.82 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
Neutral
It's neutral for lower LDL cholesterol: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, lettuce in larb gai (thai chicken salad) helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the salt
Go easy on fish sauce: it's salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, lettuce in larb gai (thai chicken salad) helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, ground chicken in larb gai (thai chicken salad) helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

1 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Nothing here moves LDL much either way. Add the main ingredients, like “salmon, rice, spinach”.

What goes in (per portion)

ground chicken
¼ lb
lime
1
shallots
1
mint
¼ bunch
cilantro
¼ bunch
lettuce
¼ head
fish sauce
1 tbsp
rice mix
¼ cup

Questions

Is larb gai (thai chicken salad) healthy?

Larb gai (Thai chicken salad) costs about $3.82 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is larb gai (thai chicken salad) good for high cholesterol?

It's neutral for lower LDL cholesterol: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.

Is larb gai (thai chicken salad) OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, lettuce in larb gai (thai chicken salad) helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is larb gai (thai chicken salad) OK for high blood pressure?

Go easy on fish sauce: it's salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is larb gai (thai chicken salad) good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, lettuce in larb gai (thai chicken salad) helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is larb gai (thai chicken salad) high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, ground chicken in larb gai (thai chicken salad) helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does larb gai (thai chicken salad) cost to make at home?

About $3.82 a serving, or $15.29 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices, with pantry staples like soy sauce and oil counted at $0.40 a serving.

How can I make larb gai (thai chicken salad) healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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