At the moment i'm tryin to figure out how in heavens name am i suppose to deal with eatin out. I've started the endo diet and its goin great But when it comes to eatin out i just wanna scream cos theirs hardly anythin to eat in the restuarants. How are u guys copin with all of this? somebody told me to cook at home and take it my own food with (yeah great ) then i might just stay at home. It aint izzy, or am i over reactin to much😏
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I'd be interested to know if that's working for you. I've noticed chocolate and coffee and alcohol (all the best things!) upset my stomach so I'm trying to avoid them. The doc told me that change of diet wouldn't make a difference though so I'm not sure x
Hello, I'm trying this at the mo. Jury's out on how much of a difference it's made as I've just had my first lap too but I'm persevering for now. Restaurants - generally it's a fish based choice, my local pub does a great roasted fish and chips. I know chips aren't strictly OK as most of the books cut most oils too but I figure a date / friends really makes the difference on sticking to the diet and going mad. I was keen on Thai till I realised they add palm sugar to most recipes (home made is fine tho - good ol Thai green curry!) Chinese - what gave you decided about soy sauce? I've read that fermented soya eg soy sauce and miso is fine. Id be interested to know what you've decided. Chinese stir fry could fit too if soy sauce is ok (avoid oyster sauce for its sugar and skip the white rice)
Tapas - I went out with mates recently to a tapas bar and it was pretty good as we could order things that I could and couldn't have and just pick and chose between them. Or if it's lunch, a baked potato and humus could work instead of a sandwich. Or a chicken Sunday roast is fairly ok I think?
I guess it depends how varied your local restaurants - I'm in London so lots of choice and so far mates are being v supportive and trying to go places that are easier for me (posh burger places def aren't!!) or I invite round and cook for them. It's really hard sometimes tho and I nearly cried the other day when the only thing on the menu I could eat had run out (fortunately they found me something else)
I didn't find it that bad to be honest as long as you stick to these points
1. Avoid Italian food!
2. Avoid all chain restaurants I.e. Tgi's etc as their stuff is usually a load of high sat rubbish anyway
3. Soy is more difficult - the odd Chinese won't kill you, blackbean is a good choice, Thai food is a good alternative and healthier. You can find healthy restaurants doing Thai/a range of foods in your area if you google. Just a thought but what about checking out kosher restaurants, they are def gluten free and there will be tonnes if you are near a big city.
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