Navigating Italian Menus with a VP Shunt Diet: Your Safety Guide

For individuals with a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, dining out requires careful navigation—especially with sodium-packed Italian cuisine. Dishes like pasta sauces, cured meats, and pizza can pose hidden risks due to high sodium content, which may increase intracranial pressure. Here’s how to dine safely:

Key Challenges in Italian Restaurants:

• Tomato-based sauces, cheeses, and processed meats often contain excessive salt
• Marinated entrees and bread may have unnoticed sodium
• Caffeinated drinks like espresso can increase fluid pressure

How mm food App Protects You:

1. Smart Translation Instantly translate Italian menus to your language while preserving critical ingredient details
2. Custom Safeguards Set dietary alerts for VP shunt restrictions like sodium limits or caffeine intolerance. Our AI scans dishes for:
   • Sodium-heavy ingredients (prosciutto, olives, Parmesan)
   • High-risk preparation methods (pickling, brining)
   • Caffeine sources (coffee desserts, sodas)
3. Safe Dish Recommendations Receive personalized suggestions:
   • Opt for: Grilled fish (orata), steamed vegetables, and herb-seasoned chicken
   • Modify safely: Request pasta "al pomodoro fresco" (fresh tomato) without added salt
   • Avoid: Cured antipasti, pizza, and cream sauces flagged by AI

Pro Tips for Dining Out:

• Request dishes prepared senza sale (without salt)
• Choose olive oil and lemon over dressings/sauces
• Verify ingredients with staff using the app's translation

With mm food, enjoy authentic Italian meals confidently. Scan menus and filter risks instantly—your safety comes first, without compromising on flavor.