Carnivore Diet Dining Guide: Conquering Middle Eastern Menus

The carnivore diet thrives on animal-based foods, but navigating Middle Eastern menus can be tricky with their abundance of grains, legumes, and sugary sauces. The mm food app simplifies this by translating menus and instantly flagging carnivore-safe options while highlighting hidden non-compliant ingredients. Here’s how to feast fearlessly:

Carnivore-Friendly Middle Eastern Dishes (Verify with mm food):

• Grilled Meats: Seek kebabs (chicken, lamb, beef) without marinades containing sugar or soy. Opt for simple salt/pepper seasoning.
• Shish Taouk: Chicken skewers – request without yogurt marinade (may contain sugar/starches).
• Kafta: Spiced ground meat skewers. Avoid versions bulked with breadcrumbs or lentils.
• Lamb Chops/Ribs: Often simply grilled. Confirm no honey-glazes or grain-based coatings.
• Offal: Dishes like grilled liver (kibda) are nutrient-dense staples.

Strict Avoidances (mm food Alerts You To):

• Bread/Rice Bases: Flatbreads, pita, and rice in dishes like shawarma plates or kebab platters.
• Legumes & Grains: Hummus, lentil soups (shorbat adas), and stuffed grape leaves (warak enab).
• Sauces/Dips: Tahini (sesame paste is plant-based), toum (garlic sauce with vegetable oil), and sugary sauces like pomegranate molasses.
• Fried Items: Falafel (chickpea-based) or breaded meats.
• Desserts: Baklava or kunafa loaded with sugar, nuts, and filo.

Pro Tips for Custom Orders:

1. Request "meat only" – skip salads, pickles, and garnishes.
2. Ask about marinades/sauces – stick to ghee, animal fats, or plain salt.
3. Choose grilled over stewed (tagines often include dried fruits or legumes).
4. Use mm food's custom filter to exclude non-animal products like seed oils or spices.

How mm food Makes It Effortless:

1. Scan & Translate: Instantly decipher foreign-language menus.
2. AI-Powered Filtering: Flags dishes containing grains, sugars, or plant-derived ingredients.
3. "Carnivore-Safe" Tag: Identifies compliant proteins like plain grilled lamb or chicken.
4. Ingredient Alerts: Warns about sneaky additives in marinades or broth.

Dine with confidence. Let mm food handle the detective work while you savor rich, ancestral fats and proteins across Middle Eastern cuisines!