You’ve probably heard that being healthy starts with your diet—watching the kinds of food you consume on a daily basis. But in a country like Malaysia, full of sumptuous, mouth-watering delights, eating right can be a challenge. So to help you with your next meal, here are the calories to keep in mind when making a decision.
#1 Nasi Lemak
A single pack of nasi lemak biasa is approximately 400 calories. According to My Fitness Pal, you’ll need an hour of cycling to burn a delicious whole pack.
#2 Rojak
A plate of Indian Rojak is a whopping 752 calories while a Chinese Fruit Rojak is about 443 calories. Whichever you’re craving for, why not share the plate with a friend?
#3 Char Kuey Teow
Don’t get a heart attack but a plate of Char Kuey Teow is about 744 calories. Having char kuey teow for lunch is only a bad idea if you’re having it every single day. Remember, moderation is key!
#4 Roti Canai
On its own, without any addition of eggs, cheese, or bananas, a single Roti Canai Kosong is 301 calories. So don’t worry, your tea time snack is rather moderate in its calorie count.
#5 Chicken Rice
Chicken Rice is probably one of the most common meals in Malaysia, especially when we can’t decide on what to eat. For a meal with adequate amounts of protein, it comes out to approximately 620 calories.
#6 Asam Laksa
Craving for something sour? It’s hard to resist the wafting smell of a savoury bowl of Asam Laksa. Fortunately, it is 432 calories a bowl—not as guilty as our other Malaysian meals.
#7 Curry Laksa
Perhaps you prefer Curry Laksa over asam laksa. If so, a single serving of nyonya curry laksa is around 534 calories—a little over 100 calories in comparison to its tart variation, but still not too sinful.
#8 Banana Leaf Rice
Ah, the food coma meal—Banana Leaf Rice. Before you tambah nasi, tambah gravy, and tambah all the side dishes, a banana leaf rice set starts off at 446 calories. But, as you probably know, it’s impossible not to top up.
Malaysia homes some of the best food in the world—it’s hard to say ‘no’ to our flavourful offerings. But being aware of the food we’re consuming will help us to make mindful choices in the future. So the next time you’re considering a second plate of char kuey teow, you know what to do.
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