Navigating Greek Cuisine with G6PD Deficiency: Safe Eats with mm food

Traveling to Greece with G6PD deficiency? You're not alone. With vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients dominating traditional dishes, Greek cuisine offers delicious adventures—but hidden triggers like fava beans or artificial additives in some recipes can pose risks. Thankfully, mm food transforms dining out into a stress-free experience, helping you savor Greece safely.

How mm food Protects You

Our app scans Greek menus in real time: instantly translating dishes to your language and cross-referencing ingredients against your G6PD restrictions. Just enter your dietary profile (choose predefined triggers like legumes, sulfites, or add custom allergies), and our AI flags unsafe items. Bonus? It suggests safe alternatives, turning anxiety into confidence.

Typically Safe Greek Dishes for G6PD

Note: Always verify with mm food due to recipe variations. Individual sensitivities may differ.

• Meats & Fish: Grilled chicken souvlaki (skip sauces), fresh fish like lavraki (sea bass), or grilled octopus.
• Dairy & Vegetables: Tzatziki (yogurt-cucumber dip), horiatiki salad (cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, feta), grilled eggplant, and zucchini.
• Staples: Dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with rice/herbs—confirm no broad beans), lemon potatoes, and olive oil-drizzled pita bread.
• Fruits: Watermelon, figs, and grapes (avoid sulfite-treated dried varieties).

Common Triggers to Avoid

• Legumes: Fava (yellow split pea dip), revithia (chickpeas), and gigantes (giant beans).
• Additives: Sulfites in wine, cured meats, or store-bought dips; synthetic colorings in some desserts.
• Specific Items: Sauces like skordalia (may contain beans/nuts) and pre-marinated meats.

Smart Dining Tips in Greece

1. Use mm food to scan menus before ordering—avoid surprises in chef specialties.
2. Embrace simplicity: grilled proteins and fresh vegetables are lowest-risk.
3. Politely ask staff about ingredients; Greeks value hospitality and transparency.
4. Carry the app's digital "chef card" explaining G6PD restrictions in Greek.
5. When in doubt, snack on safe fruits like watermelon—markets abound!

Greece’s culinary magic is yours to explore. With mm food, embrace tavernas, seaside grills, and family-run eateries without compromise. Download today—eat freely, travel fearlessly. Consult your healthcare provider before dietary changes.