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Post by ramin on Jan 26, 2019 9:42:39 GMT
To better cope with your dietary restrictions, you should
-talk about them as little as possible and don't focus too much on them! Acknowledge them, but don't let them dictate your life too much!
-be sure to bring appropriate food with you wherever you go! Don't spend unnecessary time looking for things you can eat!
-follow your diet as much as you can and try not to stray from it!
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Post by power on Mar 30, 2019 20:35:58 GMT
Here are a few more:
Enjoy a variety of foods. Divide your daily food intake into five or six small meals, for example: breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner.
Breakfast is an important meal in your diet.
Eat plenty of cereals, preferably wholegrain.
Try and eat five portions of fruits and vegetables every day.
Eat milk and dairy products every day unless it's off your diet.
Eat fish two to four times a week unless it's off your diet.
Eat small amounts of fat and high-fat foods.
Use good fats, such as unsaturated fatty acids (olive oil), omega-6 (sunflower oil and soya oil) and omega-3 (nuts and soya oil + fatty fish).
Prefer carbohydrates and fibre-rich foods.
Limit salt intake to less than 5 g per day.
Water is the best drink – drink at least 1.5 litres every day.
Watch your weight and stay active. Do physical activity regularly.
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Post by ramin on Apr 26, 2019 17:16:08 GMT
Choose fruit for breakfast!
Cherrypick items from menus when you eat out and ask the staff if they can prepare your meal without the ingredients you want to avoid!
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Post by power on Jul 19, 2019 22:47:39 GMT
An example:
Nearly a third of India’s population is vegetarian, so it’s easy to find meatless dishes there. But vegetarianism is a foreign concept in most of South America. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t visit South America if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan; however, you can expect to spend a lot of time explaining to befuddled waiters exactly what you’re able to eat (and why vegetable soup made with beef stock doesn’t qualify).
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Post by ramin on Sept 8, 2019 20:21:21 GMT
Almost every place you go to is going to have some type of salad options, grains, vegetables, simpler side dishes, etc., in some form or fashion. A lot of the sauces and dressings have ingredients that don’t sit well for a lot of people, so they are better to avoid.
If possible, bring your own ingredients, a travel packet of dried frut and/or nuts that you can eat. Other options are asking to sub any sauce/marinade with simple olive oil, lemon/lime or bring mini seasonings to add massive flavor to any dish! Also, if you go to an event or restaurant close by, make your own dressing at home, put it in a bag and bring it with you!
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Post by power on Oct 11, 2019 20:21:57 GMT
If you are traveling to a country where you don't know the language: Write down some useful key phrases in the language you need to use or print out a food allergy translation card from the Internet. Websites like www.AllergyTranslation.com, www.DietaryCard.com or www.SelectWisely.com can all help print customizable translation cards that include dietary restrictions and other needs in the appropriate language. GlutenFree Passport also offers English language dining cards and phrasebooks, so do iEatOut Gluten Free & Allergy Free for various restrictions and The Vegan Passport for vegan needs. |
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Post by ramin on Jan 29, 2020 0:43:58 GMT
If you want to, you may share your dietary restrictions on social media and take advantage of other people's experiences.
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Post by power on Feb 16, 2020 1:17:09 GMT
Talk to your innkeeper or hotel concierge about which nearby restaurants or grocery stores would be suitable for your needs. (Calling well in advance of your trip will give them time to do a little research on your behalf.) You may also be able to find restaurant recommendations online; in particular, there are a number of sites that offer directories of vegetarian restaurants and health food stores.
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Post by ramin on Jun 20, 2020 22:00:36 GMT
Vegetarianism is a foreign concept in most of South America. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t visit South America if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan; however, you can expect to spend a lot of time explaining to befuddled waiters exactly what you’re able to eat and why vegetable soup made with beef stock doesn’t qualify. So maybe you should write down the most important things in Spanish, Portuguese, French etc...
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Post by power on Oct 13, 2020 22:29:35 GMT
If the thought of doing all the planning and research yourself is overwhelming, you could always work with your travel agent to ensure an allergy-friendly vacation.
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Post by ramin on Nov 30, 2020 22:44:59 GMT
Prepare your own food as much as possible. Eating out at restaurants; or sharing a meal that a friend or family member cooked for you, on the other hand, can pose some downright discomfort.
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