These are all great tips that I’m sure will be helpful to many of us.
I know I’m not alone in feeling like a whiner when I ask for gluten free, like I’m being a bother. I constantly have to readjust my attitude to stand up for what I know I want.
We are going to Mexico for two weeks, and I’m wondering how the food options are going to turn out. I’ve checked the resort website and they claim to have gluten free options. It’s hard to confirm sometimes with the language barrier once we get there.
Thank you, I glad you liked my post! I hope you have a great time in Mexico. I definitely recommend buying/downloading a dining translation card that explains your dietary restrictions if you’re able to, which you can show to the waiter and/or chef before ordering. Equal Eats and Legal Nomads are two companies that offer good ones!
This guide is excellent! I avoid gluten because it triggers my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. For me dining out can feel a bit nerve-wracking when it comes to explaining my dietary restrictions and making sure the food is gluten-free. Your tips are so helpful and encouraging. Thank you for putting this together!
Your NYC close call has me spooked, lol. I’m not celiac, but I’m so severely gluten intolerant that I basically am celiac without the autoimmune disease. I’m not sure I’d ever trust a non-dedicated gluten free restaurant (an exception maybe being for an catered event, where I could check and double check beforehand that everything is gluten free). I haven’t eaten out since becoming intolerant 4.5 years ago, and now I see just what a blessing that has been. I hope to visit a dedicated gluten free restaurant someday, where I can enjoy the experience without fearing the aftermath.
Thanks for reading! I was pretty bummed because this was one of my favorite restaurants—but thankfully I caught it in time and was able to get them to remake me a safe meal! While dining out can be stressful, it’s one of my favorite things to do and I don’t want to let my celiac hold me back or let fear rule my life. There’s always the risk of being exposed to gluten (as one of my favorite celiac dietitian says, “we live in a gluten-filled world”), but asking the right questions can minimize that risk. I encourage you to get out there because it is possible to enjoy restaurant dining with celiac disease or gluten intolerance!
Great advice Christina. I always double check with the server when they bring my plate. You never know if lines got crossed in the kitchen. I have had to send back a plate before.
These are all great tips that I’m sure will be helpful to many of us.
I know I’m not alone in feeling like a whiner when I ask for gluten free, like I’m being a bother. I constantly have to readjust my attitude to stand up for what I know I want.
We are going to Mexico for two weeks, and I’m wondering how the food options are going to turn out. I’ve checked the resort website and they claim to have gluten free options. It’s hard to confirm sometimes with the language barrier once we get there.
Thank you, I glad you liked my post! I hope you have a great time in Mexico. I definitely recommend buying/downloading a dining translation card that explains your dietary restrictions if you’re able to, which you can show to the waiter and/or chef before ordering. Equal Eats and Legal Nomads are two companies that offer good ones!
https://equaleats.com/collections/spanish-food-allergy-translation-cards
https://legalnomads.gumroad.com/l/GFSpanish
Thanks for the resources!
This is such a great, helpful post, Christina. And thank you for the sweet shout-out! ❤️
Thank you! Dining is always more fun when it’s with gluten-free friends!
This guide is excellent! I avoid gluten because it triggers my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. For me dining out can feel a bit nerve-wracking when it comes to explaining my dietary restrictions and making sure the food is gluten-free. Your tips are so helpful and encouraging. Thank you for putting this together!
So glad you found my guide helpful! It can definitely be scary to dine out but it gets easier the more you do it!
Your NYC close call has me spooked, lol. I’m not celiac, but I’m so severely gluten intolerant that I basically am celiac without the autoimmune disease. I’m not sure I’d ever trust a non-dedicated gluten free restaurant (an exception maybe being for an catered event, where I could check and double check beforehand that everything is gluten free). I haven’t eaten out since becoming intolerant 4.5 years ago, and now I see just what a blessing that has been. I hope to visit a dedicated gluten free restaurant someday, where I can enjoy the experience without fearing the aftermath.
Thanks for reading! I was pretty bummed because this was one of my favorite restaurants—but thankfully I caught it in time and was able to get them to remake me a safe meal! While dining out can be stressful, it’s one of my favorite things to do and I don’t want to let my celiac hold me back or let fear rule my life. There’s always the risk of being exposed to gluten (as one of my favorite celiac dietitian says, “we live in a gluten-filled world”), but asking the right questions can minimize that risk. I encourage you to get out there because it is possible to enjoy restaurant dining with celiac disease or gluten intolerance!
This is such a great list of tips for a STRESSFUL situation!!
Thank you!! I hope it helps other celiacs!
Thank you for the shout-out today! Great list of tips.
Thank you for reading! You always have the best recommendations on your site!
Great advice Christina. I always double check with the server when they bring my plate. You never know if lines got crossed in the kitchen. I have had to send back a plate before.
Thank you, Danni! Yes, it’s always a good idea to double check before eating because you just never know!