How to Order Healthy Thai Food?

In general, Thai food is healthy and good for you, so if you just order straight off the menu you should be fine. There is no MSG in Thai food, and it is not high in cholesterol or fat.

But if you are specifically watching your foods for certain ingredients, there are a few things you can do when ordering Thai food to customize it to your specific needs.

No sugar

If you are diabetic or watching your sugar intake, you can specifically request no sugar in your Thai food by saying “namthon my ow, cap.” That translates as “no sugar, please.”

No salt

Those of us with high blood pressure can order Thai food with no salt by saying “glua my ow, cap.” This means no salt, please. Often, Thai food does have salt added, so if this is important to you, definitely make a specific request when ordering.

Not spicy

If spicy Thai food upsets your stomach, you can request that it be cooked not so hot by saying “my ow pet” which means “I don’t want it spicy”.

If you are healthy eater, Thai food is a great choice because it has lots of vegetables and is not heavy with unhealthy fats. Hopefully, these tips will help you to order Thai food customized to your specific tastes and needs.