Guest guest Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions or tips on eating at restaurants? I have my first date since going SCD on Saturday and I would rather go somewhere that's easy for me to eat at to make it as easy as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 Hi Amber,Good for you about going out. My husband is very understanding and we still go out once in a while. I scope out the restaurants menus online and usually order a grilled meat/seafood with vegetables on the side. All the restaurants we have been to don't mind substituting the starch (rice, potatoes, whatever) with a double order of veggies. Finish off with a glass of red wine, sometimes an appetizer. We have been to the Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback, even Hooters (get the wings naked). Good luck and enjoy.AgnesSubject: SCD and RestaurantsTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 10:27 AM Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions or tips on eating at restaurants? I have my first date since going SCD on Saturday and I would rather go somewhere that's easy for me to eat at to make it as easy as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 Chicken makes me nervous because so much of it has injected broths and flavorings before it even gets to the restaurant. Cheaper cuts of steak are often pre-marinated. I usually order fish, it is rarely marinated, or the more expensive cuts of steak, and I always ask if it is marinated before ordering. It costs more for me to eat out since I can not have the cheaper pasta type dishes, but I justify it by eating out less. I always check out the menu first and talk to the manager before hand. That way I don't make a big deal at the table in front of guests. Check the applications section here for SCD friendly places to eat. PK > > > Subject: SCD and Restaurants > To: BTVC-SCD > Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 10:27 AM > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > > > Hey guys, > > I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions or tips on eating at restaurants? I have my first date since going SCD on Saturday and I would rather go somewhere that's easy for me to eat at to make it as easy as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! > > > > Thanks, > > Amber > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 > Hi Amber,>> Good for you about going out. My husband is very understanding and we > still go out once in a while. I scope out the restaurants menus online > and usually order a grilled meat/seafood with vegetables on the side. > All the restaurants we have been to don't mind substituting the starch > (rice, potatoes, whatever) with a double order of veggies. Finish off > with a glass of red wine, sometimes an appetizer. We have been to the > Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback, even Hooters (get the wings naked). > Good luck and enjoy.>> AgnesPersonally, I'm not sure I'd trust some of those restaurant chains for unadulterated food (SCD style) -- especially if you're particularly sensitive to trace amounts (or possibly more) of illegals. I've had the best success at non-chain, locally owned restaurants that do all their own food preparation. They're accommodating and you can then ask that, say, any sugar or flour be left out of a sauce, ask for things non-marinaded, etc.Straight grilled meat of whatever kind you like and grilled or cooked vegetables, or a salad of greens with simply oil and vinegar is normally obtainable and is a pertty "normal" meal. As Agnes said, all the restaurants I've dealt with are happy to double the veggies while omitting potatoes, bread, etc.n>> >> > Subject: SCD and Restaurants> To: BTVC-SCD > Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 10:27 AM>>>>>>>> >>>>>> Hey guys,>> I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions or tips on eating at > restaurants? I have my first date since going SCD on Saturday and I > would rather go somewhere that's easy for me to eat at to make it as > easy as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!>>>> Thanks,>> Amber>>>>>>>>>>>>>>-- ______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2010 Report Share Posted July 15, 2010 > Chicken makes me nervous because so much of it has injected broths and flavorings before it even gets to the restaurant. Cheaper cuts of steak are often pre-marinated. I usually order fish, it is rarely marinated, one thing with fish is that they sometimes dust it with wondra flour first - depending on the prep needed for the way they are cooking it. Not for broiled fish, but for other ways, pan cooking, etc. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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