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Mediterranean Food

BossSauce69
BossSauce69 Posts: 33
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have a date tonight and I'm going to a Mediterranean food restaurant. Does anyone have suggestions for healthy stuff that isn't boring and doesn't make me look silly? I want to enjoy my night out but don't want to get trapped in eating something horrible for myself. Any suggestions?

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  • vsetter
    vsetter Posts: 558 Member
    Do you like fish?
  • TheGoblinRoad
    TheGoblinRoad Posts: 835 Member
    Whole Wheat pita (if avail) filled with hummus, lettuce, black olives, a little feta, tomato. Spinach salad with dressing on the side so you can control the amount.

    The stuff that's not good for us is the things they fry in oil.
  • flea2449
    flea2449 Posts: 499 Member
    Try the hummus. It's really good. Greek salad with grilled chicken. Ask for the dressing on the side. A Gyro with lean beef or chicken with taziki on the side. They should have a selection of fish also. Good luck!
  • skinnymeinaz
    skinnymeinaz Posts: 384 Member
    Call ahead and see if they have a nutrition menu or look for a website. Sorry I can't help with the food choices.
  • cgavin77
    cgavin77 Posts: 219
    Check online for a menu... a lot of places also have nutrition info there.
  • TheGoblinRoad
    TheGoblinRoad Posts: 835 Member
    I wanna add something. Forget about looking silly. The person who you're meant to be with is going to accept you for whoever you are, and if that's a guy who wants to be healthier, that's awesome.
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    Try the grilled kebabs (usually they have chicken, beef, or shrimp) with a Greek salad (dressing on side if possible), and some rice.
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
    Go for the fish with sauce on the side, with salad or veggies

    or pasta with a tomato based sauce

    Some chicken dishes are do-able too.

    Just dont go for anything in a creamy sauce, or deep fried, or smothered in cheese.

    Enjoy your night, and get an extra good workout in tomorrow ;o)
  • CARNAT22
    CARNAT22 Posts: 764 Member
    Chicken kebabs ( depends what type of Mediterranean place you go to though) Spanish Tapas for example is quite different from food you get in Greek / Turkish restauants.

    Opt for lean meat or fish - if you go for any sauce make sure it's tomato based and not creamy. Drink water, have a salad to start, share a dessert [if you are having all 3 courses that is] go easy on the wine!

    Have fun!
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