![]() ![]() Mediterranean / Middle Eastern Restaurants ![]() Add avocado or another healthy fat to your burgerĢ.Avoid fries (even sweet potato fries) and opt for a side of celery, pickles, cucumber spears or a salad.Swap out a bun for a lettuce wrap or have the patty meat served on a salad instead.Order an entree-sized salad with no cheese or dressing and bring your own.WHOLE30 RESTAURANTS – WHERE TO EAT AND WHAT TO ORDER ON WHOLE30 1. Chinese / Asian restaurants (smaller or not chain-type – they usually add sugar or starchy sauces to their dishes).Mexican restaurants (smaller or not chain-type).Italian restaurants (smaller or not chain-type).Less Whole30-friendly restaurants ( fewer options or less likely to offer alternatives): If in doubt, opt for tuna, chicken or hard boiled eggs without any mayo and bring your own or ask them to mash in an avocado. Egg salad, chicken salad or tuna salad are some great options but be sure to ask what type of mayo, butter, oil, sour cream they are using. If a sandwich looks delicious, you can ask them to serve it on a bed of greens instead of bread.If there’s an ingredient on the salad you do not want, try substituting for another ingredient or giveaway any ingredients on your plate that are not Whole30 compliant. Chopped green salads with mainly leafy greens are all great options. Salads are usually a Whole30 safe bet.Family friendly / chain restaurants – Applebee’s, Panera’s, Chili’s, TGI Fridays, Chipotle etc.STICK TO CERTAIN TYPES OF WHOLE30 RESTAURANTSĬertain types of restaurants are more Whole30 friendly than others ( more options and open to substitutions): You can choose to eat something beforehand or pack some Whole30 snacks to take with you just in case. CONSIDER FILLING UP ON A LIGHT MEAL BEFOREHAND:ĭon’t head out to the restaurant when you’re starving or hungry without being prepared otherwise, you’re more likely to make some less than optimal choices. Avoid common sides like: rice, fries, mashed potatoes with butter, pasta, noodles, etc.Ĥ.Ask for a side salad or a double side of low carb vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, cauliflower, sauteed spinach, mushrooms, or green beans.I often pack my own avocado, nuts or salad dressings with me when I want to load up on my fats and keep me feeling full if the restaurant doesn’t have a big selection. One of the ways to ensure that you’ll stick to your diet is by bringing your own stash of Whole30-friendly snacks or food. ![]() BRING A FEW WHOLE30 SNACKS OR YOUR OWN ENTIRE MEAL If the restaurant doesn’t have a website, check out Yelp or Google to see if their are reviews or if there’s a contact number, try calling the restaurant to see if someone can help you with any meal suggestions. Scope out the restaurant menu – if you know where you’re going to eat ahead out time, do some research and see if the restaurant has a website that includes the menu.
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