Wheat Belly Cruise 2016: A huge success!

Now that the 2016 Wheat Belly Cruise is over, I wanted to recap how it all went for those of you who would like to consider joining us in 2017. First of all, the food: spectacular! The Wheat Belly Cruise organizer, Paul MacInnis, and I met with executive chef, Victor, as well as several others among the nearly 160 or so culinary staff. While they were incredibly well-versed in gluten-free practices, we had to bring them up to speed on our grain-free, no-added-sugar lifestyle. They were interested and energetic, whipping up almond flour-based chocolate cake and other goodies for us, for instance. Beyond this, the food ship-wide was wonderful: fresh, delicious, with incredible variety. The staff in the formal dining room accommodated our needs without hesitation, including hosting three Wheat Belly lunches with menus that were created especially for us. Food choices in the buffet were varied and clearly labeled with “gluten-free,” “no sugar added,” “lactose-free,” and “vegetarian” to help navigate the impressive selection. I ate all my breakfasts in the buffet and had no problem finding healthy foods that fit into the Wheat Belly lifestyle. (Yes: the label should read “corned beef hash.”) Of the 14 specialty restaurants on ship, I had dinner at Qsine with its unique, playful form of presentation, The Lawn that felt like eating at a golf club, and Murano, an elegant and delicious experience including the best filet mig...
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