How to Eat AIP Paleo at Italian Restaurants Without Fear

Dining out on the strict Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Paleo diet can feel impossible when faced with an Italian menu full of pasta, pizza, and creamy sauces. But with clever strategies – and mm food app's powerful translation and dietary scanning features – you can savor authentic Italian flavors while staying compliant. Here's your survival guide.

Why Italian Menus Challenge AIP Paleo

Italian cuisine traditionally features multiple AIP-offending ingredients:

• Grains: Pasta, bread, and pizza crusts
• Dairy: Cheese, butter, and cream
• Nightshades: Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers
• Legumes: White beans in soups/stews
• Industrial Seed Oils: In dressings and sauces

mm food App: Your Secret Weapon

Turn any intimidating Italian menu into an AIP-safe experience:

1. Translate Instantly: Point your phone camera at the menu – mm food translates Italian dishes to your native language in real-time.
2. Set Your Restrictions: Activate AIP Paleo filters in your profile (removes grains, dairy, nightshades, etc.).
3. Get AI-Powered Analysis: The app highlights compliant dishes and warns about hidden offenders (e.g., tomato-based broths, flour-thickened sauces).

AIP-Friendly Italian Orders to Seek

Look for these keywords or customize using mm food's guidance:

• Grilled Proteins: Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak – confirm seasoning) Pesce al Forno (baked fish – request olive oil, no butter)
• Veggie Sides: Verdure Grigliate (grilled non-nightshade veg) Carciofi (artichokes)
• Salads: Insalata Mista – hold cheese/dressing; request olive oil + lemon
• Broths: Brodo di Carne (meat broth) – verify no tomato/legume bases

Navigator Tips for Tricky Situations

• Use mm food's translation to ask in Italian: "Posso avere carne/pesce con olio d'oliva e verdure? Niente latticini, pomodori o grano, per favore." (Can I have meat/fish with olive oil and vegetables? No dairy, tomatoes, or wheat, please.)
• Skip fried foods (cross-contaminated oils)
• Request olive oil and lemon instead of dressings
• Avoid dessert menus except for plain fresh fruit

Real Success Story

Maria, an AIP veteran, uses mm food to pre-scan menus: "I spotted an accidental nightshade broth in a 'safe' dish the AI flagged. Saved me weeks of recovery!". You can confidently enjoy your next Italian outing – mm food translates barriers into bridge