Italian food may get a bad reputation for being carb-heavy or smothered in cheese, but there are healthy options on most Italian takeout menus if you know where to look.
Insider spoke with Rachael Hartley, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and owner of Rachael Hartley Nutrition who specializes in promoting intuitive eating and non-diet approaches to eating and enjoying food.
When it comes to eating healthy meals during quarantine — or any other time — it's less about taking out "unhealthy" ingredients and more about adding in as much fresh produce, healthy carbs, and protein as possible, she said. While it's never a bad idea to lean towards healthier options when ordering takeout, Hartley also recommends that during this time, people don't take themselves, or their diets, so seriously.
"The most important thing right now is that we're getting food and eating what we have access to," she told Insider.
Here are 10 healthier dinner options you can order from Italian takeout menus.
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