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hey guys,
im a chef with type2 diabetic. If there was a diabetic resturant would you go there and what would you like to see on the menu?

Thank you
 
Hi,Creativecool :)

I would probably become quite negative regarding a diabetic restaurant.
(bit like a restaurant for just breastfeed mothers if you know what I mean )

However a restaurant that has a good menu that list many suggestions for diabetic's would be great.
The name of the restaurant would be very important as to attract people with dietary requirements.

You are definitely on the right track with your idea, and I wish you every success.

Roy. :)
 
yeah,i agree. I'm just thinking it would be great if you can go to an resturant that you knw have no hidden carbs or fat would be great.
Maybe called low carb, and then let the press and dietitions know that the chef is a diabetic and cook in that style
 
Your are on to something that is needed.

I am on a vegan type diet although not a vegan. When I go to a restaurant I have not got a clue. ( my daughter's are well clued up to what I should have etc; so it's not to bad)

There is a pub/restaurant in our area where the owner is a diabetic, they are very good at sorting out diabetic meals.etc; If you pre-book they will take note of your requirements and cook as necessary.

In the old days the local vicar closed this pub on Sundays so more villagers would attend church.

best of luck

Roy :)
 
I think the main problem with standard restaurant food is that it comes in 'meals' - that is a mix of different food types, usually with a reasonable amount of carbs thrown in.

For a diabetic-friendly restaurant you would have a problem with a set menu because different people follow (and tolerate) different diets.

So probably the most friendly would be a 'build your own meal' restaurant where the customer chooses the ingredients which are then cooked to order (or served raw depending).

Harder to do because there are no pre-cooked meals, but this does give the maximum choice.

This style of restaurant might also appeal to the health conscious non-diabetic who wants (or needs) to follow a specialist diet such as an Atkins variant, a gluten or wheat free diet, no dairy etc.

Call it 'Total Control'?

The customer is in total control of the food :-)

Or 'Little Miss Picky'.

Cheers

LGC
 
I think a 'diabetic restaurant' would really turn people off. You'd perhaps be better opening up a restaurant that provides clear and transparent information regarding what is in the food, nutritional information etc. This would help diabetics to determine how many units of insulin they should inject, for example. It would also appeal to the wider population who just want to know what they are eating.


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I wouldn't go anywhere that can't spell restaurant, what would you do if a non-diabetic customer came in? Turn them away? This is a very naïve idea in my view.
 
Hi. A restaurant that provides low-carb, average fat meals would be great but not one referred to as diabetic. I don't support it also claiming to do gluten-free etc as there is an endless list of trendy, free-from ideas going around (apologies to those who are genuinely celiac and milk intolerant like my Grandson). You should focus on the carb issue which many who are trying to lose weight would benefit from as well. Wow, soups with no added thickener or sugar, wholegrain bread, sensible portion sizes for pasta, rice, chips etc, desserts with no added sugar but with artificial sweeteners where really needed.
 
Any restaurant that provides carb values for dishes, even if its only on their website makes things a lot easier for me.
I know this could raise the question of standard portion sizes and making sure they are all the same etc.

I would definitely go to a restaurant that did this.


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martwolves said:
I wouldn't go anywhere that can't spell restaurant, what would you do if a non-diabetic customer came in? Turn them away? This is a very naïve idea in my view.
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Hi,Martwolves :)

This is one of the problems I have with spelling. when I replied to this thread the spell check told me it resturant was incorrect,
otherwise I would not realize, this is down to my mild dyslexia.
(you may have noticed that I entered it & was incorrectly ,I have left them there just to show you how I **** up things without knowing or getting it checked)

Roy :)
 
This idea has been put forward a number of times by people over the past few years, as I recall it has never gotten an overall positive response and only a minority have said they would use such a place. I too am a chef with T2 and wouldn't go within 200 yards of a diabetic restaurant.

I never have any problem finding low/lower carb alternatives when I eat out, even the fast food places such as McDonald's and subway do salads.

My hubby, non diabetic eats low carb even lower than my 90g a day at about 60g, he is away from home Monday to Friday and eats out for all his meals, we also eat out at least once over the weekend and he finds it no problem at all to get low carb alternatives or to create his own low carb meal from the menu.

If I was eating out with friends I am certain none of them would pick a diabetic restaurant over a Indian, Chinese, Italian,French etc - even to please me - besides I wouldn't want to stand out and force someone to eat something they wouldn't normally, just like I wouldn't accept anybody wanting me to do the same
 
Roy,

I'm aware you have dyslexia, I am advising anyone that wishes to go into business to do a bit of homework, otherwise they'll be laughed out of town. This can be avoided through spell-checker, a pain but can save so much face and custom. I am not having a dig, I consider you a friend, we sorted our troubles out and you out-did yourself righting more than I could expect. Enjoy the glorious weather, bro. Go easy. You know I like you.

Mart.
 
Calling it a diabetic restaurant would mean that you are catering for all diabetics and their requirements. Given that there are different opinions on the best way to control BG then you might get into trouble - which should generate publicity which might not be a bad thing.
You would have to cater for the different types and methods of control.
What happens if it is discovered that the theory you rely on is discovered to be detrimental. You would be close to stating that your menu is beneficial and might end up in court. I think the advertising and trading standards people would be interested anyway.
 
Being a vegetarian, I like to eat at pubs/restaurants that cater for veggies. One or two meals suitable for me means that I can eat there with friends who would rather have a non-veggie meal . The same goes for diabetic meals. I would love to find a place that knew how to cater for a diabetic, but that also catered for non-diabetics. If I take it to the extreme I would be looking for places that served diabetic vegetarian meals for those on a diet. Throw in religious needs and you might be heading for a very empty dining room. Just open a normal restaurant that knows how to cater for people with certain needs.

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Given all the negative rubbish being touted about T2 diabetes I doubt many would want to go to a restaurant that effectively labeled you as diabetic as you walk through the door. That would very likely pit non diabetics off altogether and I for one do not tend to pick only diabetic friends to go for meals with. What would be a good idea though is to give nutrition info on the menu items - say total calories, total carbs, total fat and total protein and maybe something about lactose and gluten. That would give me everything I need to know and would actually be useful to my other non diabetic but equally health conscious friends
 
creativecool said:
hey guys,
im a chef with type2 diabetic. If there was a diabetic resturant would you go there and what would you like to see on the menu?

Thank you
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Trouble is if you call it a 'Low-Carb Restaurant' you could potentially put off other people who may otherwise have eaten there, your best bet would be to open a restaurant and include low-carb foods in the menu as an option (even advertising the fact in the local press or doorstep leaflets), so if someone is diabetic and they low-carb as well they have the choice to select something suitable to their dietary needs. In my own experience most eating establishments will amend menu's if you ask anyways, such as substituting potato's for extra veg or replacing chips for extra salad etc.
 
I would not be interested in a dedicated "Diabetic Restaurant" but would like to see full nutritional analysis for everything that is served with the possibility to chose lower carb substitutes for high carb foods like chips and pizza bases etc.
 
Why be exclusionist? No, really! Footfall for a restaurant is dwindling anyway, these days. They'd rather go to Greggs. I went to Red Peppers at the canalside of the Mailbox in Brum last week, I just ate less. Box clever, mate. I wouldn't be seen dead in a diabetic only joint! Who wants to be an advocate of diabetes, honestly? Not me! Sorry, I think if you're going to go down that route, you may want to do some homework. Nice idea, but come bill time, your skint. Sorry, I'm sure you're a nice fella.

Mart.
 
I think a carvery would suit just about everyone. I could have meat and salad and perhaps a potato and all customers could eat as they would wish.

If it is not called a carvery then call it The Buffet.
 
martwolves said:
I wouldn't go anywhere that can't spell restaurant, <snip>
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Martwolves,
Don't you think your first reply (above) to the OP is a bit rude over a typo? ... something us mere mortals are capable of. Especially, given your second post, complete with typos and spelling errors on the subject embedded below. You might want to take your own advice and use a spell/grammar checker??

martwolves said:
Why be exclusionist? No, really! Footfall for a restaurant is dwindling anyway, these days. They'd rather g to Greggs. I went to Red Peppers at the canalside of the Mailbox in Brum last week, I just ate less. Box clever, mate. I wouldn't be seen dead in a diabetic only joint! Who wants to be an advocat of diabetes, honestly? Not me! Sorry, I think if you're going to go thid route, you may want to do some homework. Nice idea, but come bill time, you're skint. Sorry, I'm sure your a nice fella.

Mart.
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pot? kettle? I'm sure you're a nice fella
 
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