Dieting does not have to rule out delivery food. Lee Jin-bok, a family medicine specialist, recently recommended four delivery menu items that keep carbohydrate intake low while still leaving diners full: raw fish, keto gimbap, boiled pork known as suyuk or bossam, and chicken breast salad.
Lee said those on a diet should choose delivery meals that raise the share of protein while cutting carbohydrates and sodium, according to medical sources on the 20th. The criteria, laid out in broadcast and media interviews, are aimed at managing fat and sugar intake within a single meal.
Raw fish is cited as a leading high-protein food with little carbohydrate content. Species rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as salmon, are well suited to a diet, Lee said. Sushi, however, was flagged as a dish to avoid because the rice sharply increases carbohydrate intake. Sauces such as chojang, a sweet chili vinegar dip, and soy sauce can also add sugar and sodium, so they are better used sparingly.
Keto gimbap replaces rice with eggs, meat or vegetables to lower the carbohydrate content. Its advantage is that it raises the share of protein while preserving the filling quality of gimbap. Online reviews frequently mention keto gimbap with salmon or chicken breast as a diet option. Items containing processed meat such as ham or sausage can be higher in sodium and fat, so the ingredients should be checked.
With suyuk and bossam, some of the fat is drawn out during boiling, so they involve less oil than grilled or fried dishes. Choosing leaner cuts and using less ssamjang, a seasoned soybean paste, or salt can keep protein intake steady while lowering sodium and fat.
Chicken breast salad is regarded as a balanced meal because it supplies dietary fiber from vegetables and protein from the chicken. Dipping the dressing rather than pouring it, or choosing an olive oil base, can reduce fat and sugar intake.
A specialist at an obesity clinic has also suggested dishes such as braised chicken or roasted chicken, which are low in carbohydrates and high in protein, as delivery alternatives during a diet, echoing these recommendations.
