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Is thai green curry with chicken healthy?

Thai green curry with chicken costs about $3.27 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
Good fit
For lower LDL cholesterol, eggplant in thai green curry with chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, green beans in thai green curry with chicken help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. 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, eggplant and green beans in thai green curry with chicken help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, chicken thigh in thai green curry with chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

2 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
Helps your LDL
eggplant
Fruit and vegetable fiber.
Mayo Clinic
beans
in green beans
Beans: soluble fiber and plant protein.
Mayo Clinic
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
eggplant
½
green beans
¼ lb
thai basil
¼ bunch
coconut milk
¼ can
rice mix
¼ cup

Questions

Is thai green curry with chicken healthy?

Thai green curry with chicken costs about $3.27 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is thai green curry with chicken good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL cholesterol, eggplant in thai green curry with chicken helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is thai green curry with chicken OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, green beans in thai green curry with chicken help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is thai green curry with chicken OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. 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 green curry with chicken good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, eggplant and green beans in thai green curry with chicken help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is thai green curry with chicken high in protein?

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

How much does thai green curry with chicken cost to make at home?

About $3.27 a serving, or $13.09 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 thai green curry with chicken 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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