Eating out is one of those fun
things that we all enjoy and love
to do. It’s great having someone
cook for you and bring you food
without having to do any work
yourself. Just be careful when you
go out to eat, because these places
are not your best friend when it
comes to your new Paleo lifestyle.
There are, however, things you
can eat at pretty much any
restaurant that will allow you to
stick to your lifestyle and new
eating plan.
Below is a list of restaurants
where you can eat and still be on
the Paleo diet. Remember that it’s
okay to cheat every now and then,
and when I say ‘cheat,’ I mean
things like a slice of cheese here
and there isn’t going to kill you.
Or a little bit of dressing or sauce
isn’t going to kill you either. Just
be conscious of when you’re
making these ‘cheat’ decisions,
and try not to make them too
often. Life is meant to be enjoyed,
and you don’t have to be a
hundred percent strict every step
of the way. Like I said in the
beginning of this book, if you can
stick to a 90/10 ratio, you’ll be
fine.
Chipotle (or similar fast
casual restaurant)
I’m not going to beat around the
bush with this, but I love
Chipotle. It’s one of those
restaurants where I can eat every
day because it’s similar to the way
I cook for myself at home. I can
go out, eat a healthy delicious
meal, and not feel guilty about it.
Just for your reference.
What I get:
I typically get a burrito bowl with
no rice, a little black beans, extra
fajitas, and veggies with double
meat. I’ll top this off with three of
the salsas and lettuce, and that’s it.
It’s tasty, delicious, and I feel
great after eating it. As you
might’ve noticed, I don’t get any
sour cream or cheese. And
definitely no tortillas!
In-N-Out Burger (or any
burger joint that offers
lettuce wrapped burgers)
I even eat at In-N-Out burger
sometimes (if you’re on the West
Coast, you know what I’m talking
about). This actually goes for any
burger joint that will serve you
what’s called “protein” or “lettuce
style.” Just have them wrap the
burger and everything inside it
with lettuce, and you’re good to
go!
What I Get:
Double Single (2 meats, 1 cheese -
I sorta cheat a little there), extra
tomatoes, pickles, both kinds of
onions - raw and grilled, light
spread.
Thai Food
I love Thai food and I like it
especially because it does fit
within the Paleo lifestyle
guidelines. Typically, curries and
cashew chicken are great choices.
Just remember to cut out the rice.
What I Get:
Typically I will get cashew
chicken, some type of curry, and a
large side of vegetables, with
green tea. NO RICE!
Woodranch (or a BBQstyle
restaurant)
BBQ-style restaurants are typically
considered “unhealthy,” but this
has more to do with buttered
biscuits, mashed potatoes, mac &
cheese, et cetera. If you stick to
the proteins and vegetables, you’ll
be golden.
What I get:
When I go out to these types of
restaurants, I typically like to get
beef as a treat to myself. I’ll stick
to prime rib or tri-tip, but any
steak will do. Chicken is also a
great option, but it’s easilyavailable
at markets, so go wild
and try something new. I’ll then
get a ton of vegetables (no butter)
and chow down.
Sushi
Sushi is great, but when I talk
about sushi I mean sashimi,
specifically. You know, the raw
fish that is delicately-sliced, and
prepared so neatly on your plate.
If you stick to this type of fish, it
is delicious and it is high in
protein.
What I get:
I tend to stick to high-calibergrade
sashimi such as albacore,
salmon, tuna, and eel. I will also
ask for a side of avocado and a
side of vegetables as well. This
way I get all of my fats, proteins,
and carbs in one delicious meal.
Miso soup is also great.
Seafood Restaurants:
Seafood restaurants are really easy
because most seafood is okay to
eat. As you can imagine, eating in
a seafood restaurant is pretty
straightforward. Stick to the
healthy fatty fishes and vegetables,
and you’re golden.
What I get:
I tend to stick to salmon,
vegetables, and avocado if they
have it.
Are you seeing a trend here? It’s
pretty obvious that this lifestyle
isn’t that complicated, and you can
eat out just about anywhere. Just
stick to the three main food
groups (Fats, proteins,
carbohydrates from veggies) and
you’ll still be able to enjoy a nice
evening out with delicious food
prepared for you without having
to cook.
