Saturday, May 14, 2016

Dining Out With A Few Simple Steps

So much has been blogged about dining out, yet it all comes down to a few simple steps.  I will list simple ways to help dining out easy. 

1.  You must first understand the gluten free diet.  You need to know the grains to avoid, where gluten hides, and how to avoid cross contamination.

2.  Choose a restaurant that has gluten free options.  You need to call ahead, see what options are available, some are naturally gluten free, such as meat and chicken and vegetables.  You should also check to see if they have a gluten free menu.  Make sure the foods you order are fried separate to avoid cross contamination.

3.  Always inform your wait staff of your allergy.  Sometimes they may not realize the importance of cross contamination.  Once at a diner my sons eggs came out with toast on it, I had to tell them to remake it not simply take the toast off.  If not sure speak to a  manager.

4.  Always ask questions.  You need to know for any hidden gluten and gluten sources.  Gluten can be hidden in sauces, dressings and any mixes like tuna or egg salad.  I will touch on these questions another day.

5.  Be prepared to settle for something you really didn't want.  Sometimes what you want may not be gluten free.  So some chose to eat before and have a snack, or some just eat what is available to them.

These are just some tips I hope help you eat out easier.

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