Help! I'm going for a Chinese meal!

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Originally Posted by LondonGirl!

Thanks Georgiana,

Your info about slipping in and out of ketosis was very interesting, i didn't know that! I suppose that what I take from this is that I was lucky enough to either not slip out of ketosis or slip back into it very quickly! I don't regularly go to Chinese restaurants, but its important to me that I can continue my life as normal(-ly as possible) whilst doing this!

I don't understand why the seaweed would not be allowed... Over here its basically fried cabbage with salt sprinkled on it, and cabbage is on the acceptable list on induction...?

It depends on how it is prepared. If the quality of the food isn't what it should be, then chefs have a tendency to add something to make it taste better. For example, if garden peas aren't as fresh, chefs will add a bit of sugar to give the diner the impression that the peas are fresh and to enhance the flavor.

Also the chef might not add additional sugar or starch, but the sauces, marinades, etc. may contain sugar. For example, mirin is often used in Japanese cookery. Mirin is a sweetened rice wine. So you might tell the chef not to add any sugar, but he might still add mirin not thinking when you said no added sugar, you meant the typical sauces and condiments too.

But all in all, you did your best with your food choices.