visiting uk, need help!

mirandamayhem

Don't know how reliable it is, but this website might be helpful, just ring the restaurants to check they're there if the reviews are very old i guess http://www.veggieheaven.com/uk/england/birmingham/

fteale

Food in the UK is in general a lot healthier than in the US, so I think you will find it pretty easy to eat well while you are here. We don't have HFCS for a start! There are a lot of chains, As you say, Yo Sushi and Nandos are good, especially for vegetarians, but they aren't on every street corner. You'll find things to eat without bread everywhere. There are a million and one Indian and Chinese food places, pretty much wherever you are. There is a big difference in food by area. Presumably you are going to London, where you will find anything you have ever dreamed of to eat. The further out you go, the less choices there are, but I don't think wherever you are you will have a problem.

JoATurnbull

Beware of Cadbury World!!
Went there a few years back when the family was younger, they handed out samples as you went round.
You may need a lot of self control.

paulaviki

I'm going to the UK soon, and I need some help determining what some good food choices would be for me.

I'm trying to steer away from fat and sugar, I'm okay to eat carbs although I mainly want protein, fruits and veg. This is just for personal illness issues, I know most people need a balance of these things, but basically I have to eat like a diabetic with high cholesterol.

There don't seem to be many food chains in the UK, so having nutritional info isn't always a given.

So far, I've determined a few things I can eat at Yo Sushi and Nanos.

I'm thinking of eating vegan at times and talking to the servers/chefs. Any other ideas?

I'll have lots of salads with dressing on the side. But any other tips and ideas?

There are loads of chain restaurants in the UK just as there is in America. There are pub type chains such as Beefeaters, Weatherspoons (although personally I would avoid them as I think the food is poor quality!), Chef & Brewer pubs, Harvesters. Then there are loads of Italian chains like Pizza Express, Zizzi, Bella Italia. American style places like TGI's, Frankie & Benny's etc. and the random ones like Wagamama (noodles), Nando's, La Tasca (tapas), Wahaca (Mexican).

Then there will be loads of Indian and Chinese restaurants and local pubs who will serve varying types of food.

I live in England and actually think its quite easy to eat healthily when you eat out. Most places will have lighter or healthier choices on their menus. And most chains foods are already in the MFP database.

Vailara

I've just remembered The Slug and Lettuce. I wouldn't particularly recommend the food, but when I ate there once, they were happy to give me extra vegetables instead of chips.

fteale

Prêt a Manger do good breadless sandwiches. Also my children love Dimt (dim sum and noodles). I think you get the best food from independent restaurants and gastropubs, though.