On Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:50:30 -0700 Ken Stuart <[log in to unmask]> writes:

> Chinese is certainly not out !   Just don't eat the rice or noodles.
>
> Otherwise, you can get meat stir-fried with vegetables.
>
> Of course, this implies that you are not fanatical, as they do use
> some cornstarch in the sauce.

As well as some other starches, sugar, MSG, alcohol, and of course, all
sorts of soy products...  And don't forget the assortment of non-paleo
oils they use for stir-frying...  The only way to do paleo-legal Chinese
at a restaurant would be to order a meat and veggie dish STEAMED.

> Italian restaurants have Antipasto, meat, fish, etc. - just avoid
> the pasta, of course.

Most of the meats on an antipasto platter would be processed, and very
non-paleo.  And then there's the cheese...  But at an Italian place, you
should at least be able to get a plain piece of meat or fish grilled with
some veggies (either steamed or sauteed in olive oil).  mmmm...  :-)


> Mexican is slightly more difficult, but they usually have a nice
> bowl of Chile
> Colorado - which Mexican style doesn't even have beans.

Yup, some good plain chili might work out... if it's not thickened with
corn or wheat flour...  You might have a better shot with a grilled steak
or a plainer seafood dish.


> At Indian restaurants, avoid the bread, rice or potatoes.

And pretty much everything else...  You'll be really hard-pressed to find
somthing that isn't made with lentils, wheat, yogurt or ghee...


ALL of the above comments assume an intent to stay strictly "paleo."  As
with my own lowcarb plan, I'm sure that most of you allow occasional
deviations.  I just think it's important to understand what you're doing,
so you don't fall into a trap where you THINK you've been following the
rules in a situation where it's virtually impossible...

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