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Going to Cuba Tommorrow for a week - Can not wait to try and figure out how and what to eat over there! - Did pack the powder and a few shakes and bars but this is going to be one hell of a adventure, I wonder if they have a whole foods over there

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Have fun!

Condoms..lots and lots of them.

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Pretty sure they love carbs and bread and wraps and stuff so be careful

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You are there for a week,I am sure whatever food they have it will be fine. Just keep the portions small and focus on Proteins first.

https://www.baconismagic.ca/cuba/cuban-food/

Im sure the food is no more unhealthy than in other countries such as the USA!

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2 hours ago, AJ Tylo said:

Going to Cuba Tommorrow for a week - Can not wait to try and figure out how and what to eat over there! - Did pack the powder and a few shakes and bars but this is going to be one hell of a adventure, I wonder if they have a whole foods over there

Enjoy! Please tell us all about the food and adventures🏆

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How are you going? I had a trip planned there earlier this year but our wonderful president decided to close Cuba via the two methods I was planning on using to travel there and my trips were cancelled. So jealous is an understatement! I'm still trying to find a way in.

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3 hours ago, AJ Tylo said:

Going to Cuba Tommorrow for a week - Can not wait to try and figure out how and what to eat over there! - Did pack the powder and a few shakes and bars but this is going to be one hell of a adventure, I wonder if they have a whole foods over there

no Whole Foods. You'll have to eat at the restaurants they have for foreigners (which you'd probably want to ANYWAY). The standard meal when I was there seemed to be a slab of meat, Beans & rice, and salad (which we didn't eat because you're basically not supposed to eat the fruits & vegetables unless they're peeled (like bananas) or cooked).

edited to add that granted, it's been several years since I was there (2004), but I'd be surprised if things have changed all that much..

Edited by catwoman7

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Going to Cuba Tommorrow for a week - Can not wait to try and figure out how and what to eat over there! - Did pack the powder and a few shakes and bars but this is going to be one hell of a adventure, I wonder if they have a whole foods over there

Idk what nationality you are but take it from I'm 50% Cuban 50% Puerto Rican all we eat is greasy food so be careful out there...I'd pack more than a few shakes and bars just to be safe...have fun!!!!

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14 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Enjoy! Please tell us all about the food and adventures🏆

You can go Jet Blue out of Fort Lauderdale direct - You have to check the box you are going to support the cuban people. All you need is a passport - Will update you when i get back

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On 12/26/2019 at 12:54 PM, AJ Tylo said:

Going to Cuba Tommorrow for a week - Can not wait to try and figure out how and what to eat over there! - Did pack the powder and a few shakes and bars but this is going to be one hell of a adventure, I wonder if they have a whole foods over there

Ropa Viejo there was great ! Shredded beef = protien. I was there 2 years ago and prior to surgery. Back then it was one serving for me, now I'd get 4-5 servings out of it. Enjoy !

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On 12/26/2019 at 3:52 PM, lvidacovich said:

How are you going? I had a trip planned there earlier this year but our wonderful president decided to close Cuba via the two methods I was planning on using to travel there and my trips were cancelled. So jealous is an understatement! I'm still trying to find a way in.

That's why I planned my trip as soon as we were able to go, I knew somehow that moron would "F" it up for everyone. The country and the people there are beautiful I hope to go back when you know who is where he belongs wearing an orange jumpsuit to match his face

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be careful on the cabs...do not believe in the "tourists are Teflon B,S, The police will shake down the poor cabbies it they see an American on board. Guard your phone!

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On 12/28/2019 at 5:05 PM, Lbtnew said:

That's why I planned my trip as soon as we were able to go, I knew somehow that moron would "F" it up for everyone. The country and the people there are beautiful I hope to go back when you know who is where he belongs wearing an orange jumpsuit to match his face

Could not agree more! I'm still working on a way in, likely through missions work. I don't feel right lying about my reasons for getting in.

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