Restaurant Raw Food Card

[Dimond]

Doesn't include many items as it's geared towards those with illnesses like cancer, but gives you an idea of how to make your own.

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[Veganforlife]

That's very cool!

[gritsnla]

I was wanting to make one of these. This helps with a way to word things.

Thanks!

[coco]

it should specify no sauces or seasoning of any kind as well. i was served a plate of lovely raw mango slices... drenched in sugar syrup. eww.

[klomasius]

This reminds me of the 'vegan passport' a little booklet that has instructions on what vegans eat in about 50 different languages. And if language doesn;t work, it has a picture thingy, with a smiley face above the vegan food and a frowny face above the non vegan food.

http://www.vegetarianguides.co.uk/products/veganpassport.shtml

coco, I get that ALL the time! I sit there having a conversation about the fact that it doesn't have to have anything on it, and they can't even grasp the idea, not even for a plate of fruit!

I went to an asian restaurant about 6 months ago (yes, this was bound to be difficult I know, but it was a good friend and I didn't want to miss it). I had a back and forth conversation with the owner about bringing out a plate of chopped veggies. Just. Chopped. Veggies.

He at first refused citing health reasons (???) but with my humour and charm I can get people to almost anything and convinced him that I wouldn't die, even though the vegetables weren't organic... ;) He was so intrigued at the end.

[Dimond]

I always make sure to specify plain with nothing on it and fruit, will definitely say no sugar or sweetener. I always make sure people know that I will get sick if the food is cooked or has anything added to it. Not that I eat out much anyhow. I'm usually very prepared by checking out their website/menu first. Eating at home is way more fun usually, but not always an option. Unless of course it's a nice raw place.

[coco]

no matter what you say there are more people working in kitchens and dining rooms who will make/bring you your plain salad or fruit plate or whatever with something extra (inedible) on it as a nice little freebee to dress it up for you. seriously, how many times and ways can i say just plain with nothing at all on it? it just doesn't compute most of the time. they can't believe that you would want that to eat, it seems like a test to them and they are determined not to fail. it's freaky.
this was way more of an issue before, now i am not so stringent with my diet so i can eat in restaurants without this hassle.

[holistica]

Doesn't include many items as it's geared towards those with illnesses like cancer, but gives you an idea of how to make your own.

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That's brilliant...

[GlimR]

Not the greatest picture but this is mine...seems to work very well most of the time...I just ask the waitstaff for no dressing.

[gritsnla]

Thanks GlimR, you've given me more ammo to get that salad/fruit just right!

[Dimond]

There use to be another one on here that was really good in the old threads. Not sure if it's still available.

[tanishamarshall]

Love these, they are great to have on hand.

[Dimond]

Other Options:

I EAT ONLY FRESH RAW, UNCOOKED FOODS I would like a salad or vegetable plate (no dressing) with any of the following: FRESH GREENS: Bok Choy, Cabbage, Chard, Cilantro, Kale, Parsley, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach or Spring Mix. VEGETABLES: Bell Peppers (except green), Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Mushrooms, Onion, Radish, Sprouts, Tomatoes or Zucchini. FATTY PROTEINS: Avocado or Raw Nuts or Seeds. Please serve with Lemon, Lime or other citrus wedges. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CREATIVE EFFORTS

Special Health Restrictions Entree with fresh/uncooked vegetables. Nothing can be cooked, roasted, grilled, from a can, frozen, etc. No sugar, alternative sweeteners, dried fruit, nuts, salt, sauces, marinades or any other flavor enhancers. Please include any of the following: Mixed Greens, Romaine, Spinach, Avocado, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Red/Yellow/Orange Peppers, Cucumbers, Snow Peas, Green Beans, Sprouts, Apple, Radicchio, Carrots, Zucchini, Scallions, Red Onion, Cilantro, Asparagus. Thank you.

This is a custom salad based off of menu ingredients:
Full size dinner salad with fresh/uncooked vegetables. Nothing can be cooked, roasted, grilled, from a can, frozen, etc or I will get sick. Mixed Greens, Romaine, Green Beans, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Red & Yellow Peppers, Cucumbers, , Snow Peas, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Apple, Radicchio, Fresh Avocado, Red Onion, Cilantro, Asparagus. No dressing please. Thank you.

Optional: Nothing can be cooked, roasted, grilled, from a can, frozen, etc or I will get sick.