This is from Ken Purchell … one of my frequent comments.<\/p>\n
Good tips!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
A guide to traveling and dining in Cancun, Mexico for the Diabetic.<\/p>\n
Eating out while away from home is difficult when you are diabetic but doing
\nso in another country is even more so. There are not many resources
\navailable to guide you except your food knowledge and portion estimation
\nskills.<\/p>\n
First, prepare for travel stress! If you make small plans they can pay off
\nbig in your stress level and keeping a handle on your blood sugar. Take
\nappropriate snacks and beverages on the plane with you.<\/p>\n
Once in Cancun, remain cool. The area for customs is getting better every
\nyear but the air conditioning is not always working at its best. Dress for
\nthe beach unless you’re coming from Vancouver or similar climate. A good tip
\nis to fill in the temporary visas while on the plane; you will not a have a
\nconvenient place to do so once you arrive. Gather your bags and head for
\nthe stop light. They use a random system to inspect bags, I hope you get a
\ngreen light, we didn’t this trip. Ground transportation from the airport is
\nlimited to three types: Tourist style bus – this is the cheapest option but
\nnot work the hassle of stopping at every hotel along the way $5-$8 per
\nperson, Multi-passenger van – good option but still too many stops for my
\ntastes $7-$9 per person, Suburban – best option to get to your hotel or
\ncondo quickly and not that much more expensive $8-$10 per person. Avoid all
\nthe tours and condo hucksters.<\/p>\n
Ok, you’re finally in your condo or hotel and hungry. What’s to eat? There
\nare now all the familiar restaurant chains in Cancun but why eat there. You
\ntraveled to Mexico so that it is different from home, right? There are many
\nfine restaurants in Mexico to sample. Some of our long time favorites are:
\nCarlos and Charlie’s (loud and great ribs), Lorenzillo’s (Seafood), La
\nHabuchela (Mayan Garden, downtown). A good local restaurant guide is by Dos
\nGringos a husband wife team that has menus from many of the long standing
\nrestaurants. For info: http:\/\/www.cancunmenus.com\/aboutus.html.<\/p>\n
My favorite dishes for a diabetic are: (even before being diagnosed)<\/p>\n
Tikin Zic – Grouper filets served in banana leaves with tomatoes, onions,
\npoblano chile strips. This is very similar to Veracruz style but without
\nthe green olives. The whole package is then grilled over charcoal giving a
\nsubtle smoky flavor that lightly permeates through the banana leaves. Served
\nwith Mexican rice, black beans.<\/p>\n
Tampiquena Steak – Marinated skirt steak chargrilled and served topped with
\ncheese, served with Mexican rice, black beans, guacamole and usually rags
\n(grilled strips of onions and poblano peppers).<\/p>\n
Chiles Rellenos de Mariscos – Green poblano peppers stuffed with shellfish
\nand covered with a red-brown sauce containing orange, tomato, pured mild
\nchile. Usual sides of rice and black beans.<\/p>\n
Remember to use that sunscreen and return safe!<\/p>\n
Ken<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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