Takeaways

Norah

GrannyGravy13

It is just as easy to order a healthy takeaway as it is to cook an unhealthy meal at home.

I am amazed that so many posters do not have takeaways, and look down on those who do, but know so much about them…

Indeed.

We live too far from civilization to have takeaways, I know nothing of them, apart from not purchasing. I assume they are a good source of food for those who so choose. No judgement here.

I think we're not in the habit of having takeaways but, when friends popped round 'for half an hour' and ended up staying, they ordered pizza takeaway.
We don't eat pizza often as DH isn't keen.

It was delicious, far better than any ever bought from a supermarket, even the luxury ones. DH is quite keen on pizza now.

GrannyGravy13

Not aware that it was against GN guidelines to describe one’s food? Whitewavemark2

I was just posting that it is more than possible to have order in healthy meals.

You misunderstand me.

I was supporting you😊.

What I think is that people should not be so judgemental and I would not encourage them by playing their rather silly game. - that is why I clumsily suggested that you didn’t need to mention whether your meal is healthy or not.

(Oh god why am I discussing this😄😄😄)

And my meal at Petworth NT was so healthy that it totally lacked any flavour whatsoever.

But children do get used to having food with lots of sauces, more sugar, more salt, more additives, etc- and yes, become used to them- and even to some extent 'addicted ‘
FGS could you add the word “some” occasionally?
Some children , some home-cooked food is bland “compared with a takeaway “ and so on, but no, lofty condemnation is a much easier resort.

Not aware that it was against GN guidelines to describe one’s food? Whitewavemark2

I was just posting that it is more than possible to have order in healthy meals.

You don’t need to state that the meal will be healthy

I disagree.
When others are blanket demonising takeaways- regardless of the style or content- as unhealthy, addictive or an unnecessary expense GrannyGranny is entirely entitled to point out the fallacy of the argument.

Iam64

One of my daughters and her 6 and 9 year old coming about 4 tomorrow, I’m out all day on dog training duties. We agree we will order pizzas from the excellent Italian restaurant 5 mins away. The children are excited as it’s usually an end of term treat. I’m excited - I’ll make a salad but otherwise nothing taxing after a busy day.

Brilliant- occasionally it is just wonderful.

We used to go family swimming on Fridays and have take-away afterwards, 3 portions for 4 and I'd make a nice salad. Perfect.

GrannyGravy13

As for home cooked food being bland 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

By comparison, and for some people who are not keen or good at cooking. Not talking about you, or me for that matter.

But children do get used to having food with lots of sauces, more sugar, more salt, more additives, etc- and yes, become used to them- and even to some extent 'addicted'.

The stats and medical research concerns are not about individuals, or about occasional take-aways- or eat out- but the overall effect on the health of the nation, and the humongous cost to NHS and other services.

As for eating dust- what a truly silly comment.

It is the role of medical professionals and the Government to try and minimise health issues and resulting costs, in 100s of ways. Adn this is even more important when it comes to children, where the level of obesity and diabetes is going up and up.

So, you believe the NHS should support this? Not do research, not publish concerns and advice, and the related industries not forced to curb damage?

No advice about alcohol consumption or age limits then? Drugs, do as you please, Speed limits- forget it. Ah well.

There are of course healthy take-away options, but most are not. When you cook at home, you know how much fat, and what fat, you have thrown in, same for sugar, same for additives. At least take-aways should provide properly checked calorie values, and sugar and salt per portion, and additives.

GrannyGravy13

DH and I are going to a local Malaysian restaurant for dinner this evening, we know what we shall be eating, not at all unhealthy.

We can order the exact same meal from them to be delivered by their driver, for exactly the same price, but we fancy eating out.

My point is even if the meal is unhealthy - nobody’s business but your own.

You don’t need to state that the meal will be healthy.

ViceVersa

GrannyGravy13

It is just as easy to order a healthy takeaway as it is to cook an unhealthy meal at home.

I am amazed that so many posters do not have takeaways, and look down on those who do, but know so much about them…

We don't have takeaways very often, but I'm certainly not looking down on those who do. Each to their own.

You might not be, but many are making judgements on their neighbours and/or others who have takeaways.

One of my daughters and her 6 and 9 year old coming about 4 tomorrow, I’m out all day on dog training duties. We agree we will order pizzas from the excellent Italian restaurant 5 mins away. The children are excited as it’s usually an end of term treat. I’m excited - I’ll make a salad but otherwise nothing taxing after a busy day.

GrannyGravy13

It is just as easy to order a healthy takeaway as it is to cook an unhealthy meal at home.

I am amazed that so many posters do not have takeaways, and look down on those who do, but know so much about them…

Indeed.

We live too far from civilization to have takeaways, I know nothing of them, apart from not purchasing. I assume they are a good source of food for those who so choose. No judgement here.

DH and I are going to a local Malaysian restaurant for dinner this evening, we know what we shall be eating, not at all unhealthy.

We can order the exact same meal from them to be delivered by their driver, for exactly the same price, but we fancy eating out.

GrannyGravy13

It is just as easy to order a healthy takeaway as it is to cook an unhealthy meal at home.

I am amazed that so many posters do not have takeaways, and look down on those who do, but know so much about them…

We don't have takeaways very often, but I'm certainly not looking down on those who do. Each to their own.

Had lunch out today at Petworth National Trust.

Chicken casserole - it was rubbish.

As for home cooked food being bland 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Barleyfields

It’s nonsense to suggest that home-cooked food is bland compared with a takeaway. I’m making a Chinese-style chicken stir fry this evening which will be quick and healthy but certainly not bland. I also make a curry every week which is just as tasty as a takeaway.

Of course it is.

I make curry, Asian, Chinese, Mexican foods- all very tasty.

My home made food isn’t bland. We are light years away from when British food could be considered bland

It is just as easy to order a healthy takeaway as it is to cook an unhealthy meal at home.

I am amazed that so many posters do not have takeaways, and look down on those who do, but know so much about them…

It’s nonsense to suggest that home-cooked food is bland compared with a takeaway. I’m making a Chinese-style chicken stir fry this evening which will be quick and healthy but certainly not bland. I also make a curry every week which is just as tasty as a takeaway.

ViceVersa

Let's all just stay at home and eat dust then...

Yes. Or know that we're all different, with different budgets!

Barleyfields

The government and the NHS might be concerned (I look forward to seeing the evidence), but the only way they can do anything about it is to levy a punitive tax on takeaways, which would harm the takeaway outfits - but that would be typical of their shortsightedness.

I very much dislike the notion of telling others what to eat, we've raised ours. Or the government and NHS telling me what to eat.

No Thank You Very Much!

Let's all just stay at home and eat dust then...

'It went up 50% during pandemic and has not gone much since then. Pandemic did leave one legacy, though, in the much-increased use of take-aways.'

ifs.org.uk/news/takeaways-and-meal-delivery-grew-more-50-during-pandemic-and-have-stayed-high-thereafter

with the added increase in calorie intake, sugar, salt and all sorts of additive- and a taste for such, making home cooked food 'bland' by comparison.

The government and the NHS might be concerned (I look forward to seeing the evidence), but the only way they can do anything about it is to levy a punitive tax on takeaways, which would harm the takeaway outfits - but that would be typical of their shortsightedness.

Claremont

The Government and NHS are concerned that frequent take-aways has not gone down since Covid and that it means a 50% increase in calorie intake for some people, and some families. When something truly affects the health of a nation, and the ensuing massive costs to NHS and other services, then it is a real concern.

Occasional is totally fine and really enjoyable, of course.

According to The Food Standard Agency consumption of takeaways went down in lockdown
Perhaps you could post a link to what you posted.