Most restaurants are happy to make simple changes to their standard menu to accommodate varying dietary requirements however if you need to say you have a serious health issue to get the food your body needs and deserves then say it!

Your health is important. Some foods and the way they are prepared are UNHEALTHY.

It is okay to ask for what you want and expect to get it!

Check out the following USEFUL TIPS for dining out while staying true to your health and well-being goals:

Check the restaurant menu online before you arrive
Identify the dishes that are most likely to contain only healthy fats and are packed with wholesome vegetables
Opt for steamed, baked and grilled
Avoid dishes described as crispy, fried, rich or creamy
Don’t be shy about asking for what you want . In many cases, you may be surprised at how helpful the chef, waitstaff and owner can be.
Order a veggie burger with all the trimmings or if there are no veggie burgers on the menu ask for extra trimming hold the burger!
In a sandwich or sub shop pile up the veggies and stick with vinegar or mustard as a dressing.
Order a pizza without cheese and extra vegetables. Ask for extra sauce to keep it moist or ask for a salad pizza – a base topped with salad – just make sure they hold the oil and oily dressings.
If there is nothing on the online menu call ahead to ask about plant-based options. Usually the chef will appreciate that you have called in advance and may even enjoy the challenge of preparing a whole food, plant-based meal!
Search the web for veggie friendly restaurants and ask your WFPB friends for recommendations.

Additional Suggestions for Eating Out

Restaurant	Suggestions
Chinese	Steamed vegetables with brown or white rice asking for any sauce on the side
Thai	Vegetables and tofu stir fried with fresh herbs and served with rice or noodles with sauce on the side
Indian	Vegetable and/or lentil based dishes, soups and rice
Greek/Middle Eastern	Hummus, tabbouleh, lentil dishes, vegetarian entrees
Mexican	Vegetable and bean burrito/tacos/fajitas with rice, salsa and black bean soup
Japanese	Vegetarian sushi without mayonnaise, seaweed salad, vegetables with noodles or rice with sauce on the side. If ordering miso soup check that it is not made with bonito (dried fish flakes)
Italian	Whole grain pasta served with vegetables and plain red sauce
Ethiopian	Vegetable and bean stews

Dining out while eating plant based can be wholesome and enjoyable. While many restaurants now offer vegan options, it’s important to choose WHOLE FOOD plant-based options, which contain minimal processed oils and processed foods, as much as possible. Be aware that the more you eat out the more likely you are to make choice that don’t support a healthy lifestyle.

We are not saying never eat our but when you do go out remember that you CAN make healthier choices.

PTHQ Restaurant Favourites

The Leaf Indian Restaurant (Leederville)
Vegorama Indian Restaurant (Applecross)
Galangal (Mt Hawthorn)
The Joy Kitchen (Fremantle)
The Raw Kitchen (Fremantle)
The Juice Beetroot (Fremantle)

A note from Christie-lee: As a rule Powers and I go out to dinner once every 5 weeks. This is something we do to stay connected as a couple and it suits our budget. Going out infrequently makes it special and enjoyable. Every so often we have a coconut ice cream from Gelare, there are a few through-out Perth, and we both thoroughly enjoy it!

EATING A WHOLE FOODS PLANT BASED DIET DOESN’T HAVE TO LIMIT YOU.

IT DOES REQUIRES A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING ABOUT FOOD AND EATING OUT PRIORITISING YOUR HEALTH.

WE ARE BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO MAKE CHOICES SO BE SURE TO CHOOSE WISELY.

FOR YOURSELF, FOR THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE AND FOR THE PLANET.

YOUR HEALTH IS AT THE END OF YOUR KNIFE AND FORK!

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