WHAT CAN A RAW FOODIST EAT IN A COOKED RESTAURANT?
by Eva Rawposa
This can really vary, so I’m just going to share some of my own experiences.
Since going raw, I have found that the food I make at home, in both flavor and vibrance, is generally superior to the food found in restaurants. Much more than before, I invite friends over, hold dinner parties, bring goodies with me to share, etc. I also like to meet with friends at a coffee shop but drink either herbal tea or water.
There are still moments when it makes sense to eat in a restaurant. In those cases, I usually bring along a small glass spice jar filled with a nice dressing and maybe a little baggie with some candied pecans, an avocado, or something else that can be added to almost any salad.
If I did not contact the restaurant in advance, I prefer to keep it easy and order a “garden salad with no meat or cheese.” Alternatively, there are so many raw food restaurants cropping up! AND, many restaurants will surprise you with something great if you give them advance notice.
There have also been times when I have chosen to ask for a plate and silverware for my own meal. I have never had a problem with this. I do it only when they can’t accommodate me with a nice meal or even a simple salad. I’ve also eaten in advance on some occasions.
In terms of the social side of eating out… we attract a certain response depending on our own attitude. If we don’t make a big deal of our lifestyle choices, others usually won’t either. I go to restaurants with friends for the fun and good company. It’s not to pick at their food choices, or for them at mine!
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