Nicole Roberts wrote:
> I stayed away from the chips, dip, sausage bread, chhese tray, pizza,
> etc. & made myself a plate of "hot wings" (I think this is a regional
> treat), blotting off the greasy sauce (which I'm sure contains hidden
> sugars) with some celery & carrot sticks.  I also packed myself a
> snack-sized bag of walnuts + almonds for in between social events.
> And I drank water b/c I don't trust that the "juice" offered at
> restaurants isn't really a "juice cocktail" (with HFCS).
>
> Would any of you be willing to offer your tried & trye tips for
> handling parties & restaurant food?

I have celiac disease (no wheat/rye/oats/barley, which contain gluten)
and Type II diabetes (few carbs allowed).  I eat only what I know is
gluten free AND low in carbs or low in glycemic index.  I also exercise
30-60 minutes a day.

So --- I cruise the buffet picking up salad items, plain sliced meat,
and so forth.  I find it easy to stop when I am full because I am not
tempted by the pastries and other forbidden foods.  I simply consider
them "inedible."

Patty