lunawishs Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hello, I am on my 6th day of whole 30 (technically day 4 because I had to start over on my day 3) and have a lot of questions. I know that I am not supposed to use canola oil, peanut oil etc. in my cooking because they are highly processed? I tried to find a chapter about fats in the Whole 30 book but I couldn't find it. Did I miss it? Anyways, that is not a problem when I cook at home but what about when I eat out? Is it okay to eat chicken cooked with canola oil or peanut oil? I'm not sure if I can request to cook my protein with olive/coconut oil or ghee in many restaurants. Am I not supposed to eat out at all during my whole 30 diet? And can I use avocado oil to make my mayo or in place of olive/coconut oil? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_Suep Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Canola oil is ok eating out. Peanut oil isn't. Avocado oil is good for mayo too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted June 8, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2016 Canolasunflower/safflower oil is allowed in restaurants as long as there is no other option... peanut oil is not. yes to Avocado oil to make mayo... YUM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunawishs Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks for quick replies. Can someone explain why peanut oil is not good? And can I also use walnut oil for my mayo? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_Suep Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Peanuts, despite their name, is a legume and not allowed on w30. Legumes are gut disruptive for many. Walnut oil is ok too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 9, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 9, 2016 The answer to the type of questions you are asking are discussed in It Starts with Food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunawishs Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thank you for all your answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabix Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hey there! So I'm really happy that they allow canola oil and all so we can eat out...that said... I think just about every restaurant uses soybean and/or peanut oil at least mixed in with their oil at a restaurant! I know there are a few known exceptions to specific dishes at specific well known chains (e.g., Chipotle) I can go into a restaurant and ask for no oil, no seasoning, but even then I've found sometimes they mess it up and still add! Or simply say "we can't cook without oil" I've found asking for no cheese, no croutons, etc is easy - but I'm not sure I'll ever feel comfortable eating out on this diet unless it's Chipotle or I order only a big bowl of salad and bring my protein and bring my dressing (which I feel like is just asking for dirty looks) Unless I'm missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 hour ago, sabix said: Hey there! So I'm really happy that they allow canola oil and all so we can eat out...that said... I think just about every restaurant uses soybean and/or peanut oil at least mixed in with their oil at a restaurant! I know there are a few known exceptions to specific dishes at specific well known chains (e.g., Chipotle) I can go into a restaurant and ask for no oil, no seasoning, but even then I've found sometimes they mess it up and still add! Or simply say "we can't cook without oil" I've found asking for no cheese, no croutons, etc is easy - but I'm not sure I'll ever feel comfortable eating out on this diet unless it's Chipotle or I order only a big bowl of salad and bring my protein and bring my dressing (which I feel like is just asking for dirty looks) Unless I'm missing something? Depends largely on the type of restaurant. they may not even know. Inexpensive chain restaurants like Applebees or even the neighborhood Cheapo Chinese do far defrosting and warming of entrees than they actually cooking. An independent restaurant is more likely to have kitchen staffed with a cook (or cooks) with culinary skills. Calling in advance, during a not-busy time, is a good way to get a question answered. Combine that with an order off a gluten-free menu to avoid some "sneaky grains". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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