How To Travel Gluten-Free
* Use a travel agent to plan your trip. There are many options that include guided travel and directors sharing your status. Research all your destinations in advance to find gluten-free restaurants.
* Ask your doctor to give you a letter explaining your diagnosis and dietary requirements. When flying fly all your food by adding labels or writing in bags.
* Start by informing your hotel, airline, cruise line, or train company about your food needs. In addition to asking about gluten-free options ask how food is prepared to avoid contamination.
* Raise your own non-perishable food. Make sure you have enough food such as trail mix, tuna fish packages, dried fruit, cookies, chips, and fresh fruit. Make sure you have enough of your own food to eat when you can eat gluten-free foods.
* Many airlines offer gluten-free food options to buy. The standard flight code "GFML" is used to identify gluten-free foods. You should order this food in advance and make sure that it is what you find in the air.
* Take your gluten-free supplements and medications with you. Do not pack them in your suitcase in the event of a trip outside without you! Keep them in your purse, purse, or purse.
* Take a gluten-free diet list with you or download one of the many apps available on your phone or tablet. If you are going abroad buy a list in the language of your destination.
* Research restaurants at your destination online first and call to confirm the information you have received. Ask to speak with the manager when you call. Double-check everything and staff when you arrive.
* If you have to stay in a hotel or as a guest in someone's home make sure you cannot use some kitchen appliances such as a toaster or a toaster oven to avoid contamination. If you do not have a small fridge ask for one.
* Consider taking your own cooking utensils, knives, utensils, and cutting bo
ard with you while traveling. When flying dishes and knives should be kept in your designated baggage.
* If you need extra help prepare to make your gluten-free trip work for you make an appointment with a Registered Nutritionist who has experience working with this challenging diet.
With a few precautionary measures and advanced planning, a trip around the world can still be fun, educational, and safe for your entire family.
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