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Dietry Needs on request form

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pedro606

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Hi all,

I am attending an Old Boys military reunion dinner soon. On the instructions they sent me there is an option to write something about 'dietry needs'.

I am on low-carbing like a lot of us. I am unsure what is best to write in so as not to confuse.

If I put in "No carbohydrates" - they would probably take that literally and not serve any whatsoever including meats etc. If I put 'low carbs' then that could be left open to interpretation as to what 'low' actually is.

I eat a lot of protein so dont want the meat rations to be cut out!

I was thinking of writing in "no to low carbohydrates, high protein, no sugar".

I hope I am not getting myself in a tis-was but I really want to challenge them on this and also to enjoy the meal! Any ideas or suggestions everyone, please.

Thanks in advance.
 
What I do at dinners out, is not to mention any dietry needs - but eat what I choose from what is served. eg if there is pate - you can leave the toast; you need only nibble at any bread offered. I imagine a military do will involve a meat and veg type course - so turn down the potatoes and load up on the veg. If there is a cheese and biscuits course - eat the cheese and celery and leave most of the biscuits.

Make sure you drink a couple of glasses of wine. And if there is any acidic dressing on offer - have some because it will help to lower the overall glycemic load of the meal.

Take the choc that comes with the coffee home for your wife

Not suggestion this as definitive advice - just explaining what I do in similar circs.

The better the restaurant, the easier it is to eat from the menu without taking in XS carbs.

I should add that I am not a low carber - but I do aim at a low GL eating regime.
 
At most military dinners I have been at the potatoes and veg are served separately in dishes.Pick what you want and leave the potatoes alone!
On the dietary issue you could put no pasta /rice /sugar. and then go from there.
Above all enjoy your evening,they are usually well worth it!
 
Yea. I have been to many many before but I was not a diabetic then!

If they have offered an option for me I think I should put it to the test! I could say that I am on a 'roastbeef' diet!
 
You could claim to be on "Atkins" :twisted:
 
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