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Is thai coconut chicken soup healthy?

Thai coconut chicken soup costs about $2.90 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

Neutral

It's neutral for lower LDL: 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, mushroom in thai coconut chicken soup 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, mushroom in thai coconut chicken soup helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

More protein

Good fit

For more protein, chicken thigh in thai coconut chicken soup helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: fish

Vegetarian

No: it has chicken thigh and fish sauce.

Vegan

No: it has chicken thigh and fish sauce.

Gluten-free

Yes

Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.

Dairy-free

Yes

Yes, going by its ingredients.

Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

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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

Go easy

coconut milk

Coconut and palm fat: saturated fat raises LDL.

American Heart Association

One swap each, same dish

coconut milk to light coconut milk, or half coconut milk and half soy milk

Keeps the curry flavor with less saturated fat

What goes in (per portion)

chicken thigh

¼ lb

coconut milk

¼ can

mushroom

¼ lb

lime

ginger

¼ knob

fish sauce

½ tbsp

cilantro

¼ bunch

chilli pepper

rice mix

¼ cup

Questions

Is thai coconut chicken soup healthy?

Is thai coconut chicken soup good for high cholesterol?

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

Is thai coconut chicken soup OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, mushroom in thai coconut chicken soup helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is thai coconut chicken soup 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 thai coconut chicken soup good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, mushroom in thai coconut chicken soup helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is thai coconut chicken soup high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, chicken thigh in thai coconut chicken soup helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does thai coconut chicken soup cost to make at home?

About $2.90 a serving, or $11.61 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make thai coconut chicken soup 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.

Is thai coconut chicken soup gluten-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients. Check sauce labels.

Is thai coconut chicken soup vegetarian?

No: it has chicken thigh and fish sauce.

Is thai coconut chicken soup dairy-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients.

What allergens are in thai coconut chicken soup?

Its ingredients have fish. Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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