Dining out while dieting no doubt poses some challenges.
You know the drill: Sub those French fries for a side salad!
But eating out at restaurants on theWhole30 diet?
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Is sugar to blame for your mid-afternoon crash-and-burn cycle and late-night snack attacks?
Should you be wagging your finger at dairy for disrupting yourgut health?
But, in the meantime, you’ll find it tough to dine out.
Red Lobster
Don’t even think about sidling up to the bar;alcohol is a no-go.
Evendiet sodais against the rules because of its artificial sugar.
Snub the basket ofCheddar Bay Biscuitsand scan the menu for a good seafood-and-veggie combo.
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Or, go for the broiled Wild-Caught Flounder.
Ask that your dishes not be seasoned and be sure nobuttergets slathered on your meal.
You may even add a naked baked potato (i.e.
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hold all the fixings, though), Ayesta says.
A couple of other options include the Snow Crab Legs or the Rock Lobster Tail.
Again, no dunking these delicacies in butter.
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Best: Whole Foods
Need a quick meal?
The best place to eat while you’re doing Whole30 is the buffet atWhole Foods, says Ayesta.
Plus, you’ll have more options here than you would from the menus at most chain restaurants.
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you’ve got the option to also add on an unseasoned meat source.
“Keep in mind, you’ll need to leave out processed dressings,” Ayesta says.
Opt for herbs, lemon juice,olive oil, and salt and pepper.
Chick-fil-A
“But Five Guys is totally do-able if you know about the secret menu,” she says.
Recognizing the popularity of the diet, Chipotle even came out with a Whole30-compliant bowl in January.
Best: Outback Steakhouse
Steakhouses, likeOutback, are pretty good for Whole30, Yawitz says.
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You’ll need to request that it be made without the cheese, croutons, and dressing.
But, ask for some lemon wedges to squeeze over the salad to give it a little zest.
or the Perfectly Grilled Salmon.
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If you think the grilled chicken nuggets are A-OK, think again.
They’re off-limits because they contain ingredients like cornstarch, molasses, and soybean oil.
Even the fruit cups contain added sugar, and the salads have ingredients like soybean oils and cornstarch.
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Choose the Greek Salad without cheese or the Seasonal Greens Salad without dressing.
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Plus, other staples, likericeand beans, at this Mexican fast-food chain aren’t allowed on the diet.
“Eating Whole30 at Taco Bell is nearly impossible,” Ayesta says.
You’d be left with lettuce, tomato, and unseasoned meat.
“Not an appetizing choice if you ask me!”
Pizza’s main ingredients, from the crust to the cheese, aren’t allowed on the diet.
“Besides this, anything from the menu is off-limits by Whole30 standards,” he says.
Dining out while on Whole30 might be a bit of a disappointment.
