How to order healthy yet delicious takeout during lockdown

There are some new best-practices for ordering takeout as cities brace for quarantine. Call the restaurant directly to order (which saves them on fees that are often charged by delivery apps), and while you’re at it, ask for contact-free delivery: The delivery person can leave your order in a lobby or at the front door to minimize contact as we all practice social distancing.

Once you’ve got your grub-getting plan underway, it’s not a bad idea to seek out options that’ll help keep you energized and satisfied during this potentially long stretch at home.

While foods can’t cure you of the coronavirus, there are certain veggies and herbs with extra immune-boosting bona fides that pop up in plenty of takeout dishes, such as curries or fajitas. Kale, spinach, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, garlic, ginger and oregano may have antiviral properties. And many veggies, including red bell peppers, cauliflower and tomatoes, contain Vitamin C.

Common Delicious and Healthy Food You Can Order While On Quarantine:

Chinese
Starters: Hot and sour, wonton or egg drop soup. “These broths are low in calories and filled with spices,” she says.Mains: Whether you love chicken and broccoli or lo mein, request everything you order to be made with less oil or ask for the sauce on the side.

Mediterranean
Starters: A Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta or a grilled protein appetizer such as grilled octopus or calamari.
Mains: Kabobs (chicken, beef or lamb) are great protein-packed picks. “Pair these with horta (boiled leafy greens) and gigantes (large lima beans) in tomato sauce.”