I love going to different restaurants and trying new foods, however, pronokal does put a stop to that (at least it has for now). Sometimes though, eating out cannot be avoided.
When you can't avoid going out to eat make sure that you are the one who chooses where to go - just tell your friends/family that you have certain dietary restrictions and most will be happy to accommodate you.
- Look up different restaurants in the area before you go.
- Choose a more mid-to-up-scale restaurant as you can ask to have the menu adapted there quite easily.
- Steak and Italian places are usually a safe bet as are proper fish restaurants (no chippies), and check the menu online to make sure they have fish and meat. Know what you're going to order and how you want to adapt it before you arrive.
- Always double check the ingredients with the waiter to make sure your meat is not breaded - this has happened to me and I sent the dish straight back to the kitchen. It's better to appear somewhat fussy beforehand than need to order twice.
- That being said, your diet and health are important - don't be afraid to be fussy and kick up a stink (politely) when your instructions are ignored.
- Salad is usually a safe bet when asking to replace a side dish as long as you remember to ask what is in the salad and also for the dressing on the side.
- Finally, use any allergies that you can. Some places wont take dietary restrictions seriously so tell them that it's an allergy. You want your food cooked in oil and not butter? Tell the waiter/tress that you're lactose intolerant. Nuts and seeds sprinkled on top of the salad - deathly allergic to nuts I'm afraid e.t.c.
Good luck guys :)
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