Food (Paleo/SCD/Green Smoothie) on Conquest

[jburk]

GreenSmoothieCruiser,

Perhaps you could contact Diane Sanfilippo in regards to making paleo work on CCL. I believe one of the low carb cruises she was on was on the Magic. I think Stacy Toth also went to one, so perhaps they would have some tips for you. Happy Sailing!

[GreenSmoothieCruiser]

GreenSmoothieCruiser,

Perhaps you could contact Diane Sanfilippo in regards to making paleo work on CCL. I believe one of the low carb cruises she was on was on the Magic. I think Stacy Toth also went to one, so perhaps they would have some tips for you. Happy Sailing!

 

Wow, you know your Paleo people. :) I will ask them if they know who to talk to about it. Thank you!

[obnancy]

I bring my protein powder on board and bring the ingredients I want in my smoothie to the bartender. It is hard to find Kale in the salad bar, but I have been able to get spinach and fruit and I bring my own ginger on board. I find a bartender I like, tip him well and then bring him my stash when I want my smoothie.

 

It won't be as good as home unless you can get the kitchen to bring you some fresher veggies. Haven't tried that yet as I felt I was pushing it just getting them to make them for me.

 

 

Good luck!;)

[GreenSmoothieCruiser]

I bring my protein powder on board and bring the ingredients I want in my smoothie to the bartender. It is hard to find Kale in the salad bar, but I have been able to get spinach and fruit and I bring my own ginger on board. I find a bartender I like, tip him well and then bring him my stash when I want my smoothie.

 

It won't be as good as home unless you can get the kitchen to bring you some fresher veggies. Haven't tried that yet as I felt I was pushing it just getting them to make them for me.

 

 

Good luck!;)

 

Wow, that's impressive! But that would equal to a lot of tips, ha ha! Curious, did you give him/her cash each time?

[GreenSmoothieCruiser]

Hi everyone! I wanted to reply here and tell you I created a post on The Paleo Mom site about my food experience on the cruise.

 

Cruising Paleo? It's Possible!

 

Carnival was great and the food was excellent!

[Acosmo]

Amazing, I've been drinking green smoothies since early Oct '13, never knew it was part of the Paleo Diet. Thanks for reporting back and linking to your review!

[GreenSmoothieCruiser]

Amazing, I've been drinking green smoothies since early Oct '13, never knew it was part of the Paleo Diet. Thanks for reporting back and linking to your review!

 

I don't know if green smoothies are "officially" part of the Paleo Diet. But I consider myself Paleo and I enjoy them daily. :)

[sharecruises]

Glad it worked out for you

 

They do have green superfood etc shake mixes at whole foods for those interested in this that might work (with a hand held or magic bullet)

 

also some health shakes at stores

 

Carnival has fruit smoothies and slushies - my cabin mate had a lot of food allergies and very specific needs and she did find on the Conquest

she did have a strawberry slushie for her "free drink" at brunch

she was gluten free, has alcohol (yikes) allergy, plus a bunch of others

so it can be done

[snapshot617]

What was the outcome on the green smoothies? I was thinking of taking my Nutribullet. My fav breakfast bring is power greens, coconut water, almonds and a banana -- would like to continue if possible (though thing I might not be able to get coconut water)

 

Hello! :)

 

Have any of you cruised on a SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) or Paleo diet? Do any of you know if Carnival will prepare "green smoothies" for passengers?

 

I called Carnival and they told me to speak to the head waiter on the first night of the cruise. I'm still a bit worried.

 

I appreciate any input, thank you!

[SadieN]

What was the outcome on the green smoothies? I was thinking of taking my Nutribullet. My fav breakfast bring is power greens, coconut water, almonds and a banana -- would like to continue if possible (though thing I might not be able to get coconut water)

 

 

You can bring on 12 20oz bottles of any non alcoholic beverage.

[alreadypacked]

Hi everyone! I wanted to reply here and tell you I created a post on The Paleo Mom site about my food experience on the cruise.

 

Cruising Paleo? It's Possible!

 

Carnival was great and the food was excellent!

 

I know this post was from a while ago, but I only just came across it and wanted to say that I was happy to hear how well Carnival accommodated you.

 

I don't follow a paleo diet--though I do drink green smoothies daily thanks to our NutriBullet blender! I always hated eating vegetables, but somehow blending raw kale and other veggies and fruits in the blender tastes good to me!

 

Anyway, my main reason for posting is that I was recently diagnosed with a crustacean allergy (shrimp, crab, lobster, crawfish). Now everywhere I eat out I have to inform them of this potentially life-threatening allergy!

 

I've read that cruise lines deal with allergies/special diets really well but never paid great attention to it prior to my recent diagnosis. I'd have never thought I wouldn't be able to eat shrimp after 40 years of doing so.

 

Thanks so much for your detailed report! Every report like yours makes me breathe (dine) easier!

[GreenSmoothieCruiser]

What was the outcome on the green smoothies? I was thinking of taking my Nutribullet. My fav breakfast bring is power greens, coconut water, almonds and a banana -- would like to continue if possible (though thing I might not be able to get coconut water)

 

As the other person replied, I did not have any smoothies on the cruise. But everything else was great! :)

 

Actually, I've stopped drinking smoothies due to the high sugar content. And I'm low FODMAP now, so that limits the types of fruits I can have.

 

We are cruising on RCCL later this month, I'm hoping they will be as accommodating with my food. :)