Is it possible to do a low carb diet for a month in Sicily?
I will be working in Sicily, Italy for about a month. Specifically, in Messina. I very much enjoy my keto diet. I assume I will be socializing and going to restaurants with my coworkers.
Will it be possible, both practically and culturally, to eat mostly meat and vegetables while there?
Like for example, when they bring me to a restaurant for dinner, will most restaurants have a "hunk of meat" dish? If I eat only veggies, will everyone look at me like I'm crazy?
Best Answer
It is quite typical in Italy to have meat and carbohydrates as separate courses. For example, one of the primi piatti (often pasta) and then one of the secondi piatti (often meat or fish without many sides).
It is very normal to have one or the other rather than both, maybe with an antipasto or a dessert. (http://www.taste-of-italy.com/2014/12/antipasto-primo-secondo-how-to-order.html)
Only ordering from the secondi piatti will likely get the sort of diet you are looking for
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Answer 2
Sicilian here. Consider it basically a non-issue. In Catania and Palermo there are even a few "Keto-Inspired" restaurants where you can require which caloric intake you're going for, but for the most part I can't think of any restaurant/tavern/pub that isn't serving beef/meat with salad. Actually, I think the opposite is way more uncommon.
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