Gluten Free Vacations
If you suffer from coeliac disease and need to be gluten-free you might initially think that vacations are off the agenda, being too troublesome and prone with risk, and this should not be the case.
It is true that taking a vacation will present new challenges and expose you to new situations. Whilst this might take you out of your comfort zone for a while there is no reason why you should not be able to have a gluten-free holiday provided that you make a few basic preparations beforehand.
We don’t suggest that you search the holiday brochures for gluten free vacations, holidays are not graded in such a way. The first requirement for your holiday should be that it is enjoyable and provides the relaxation and enjoyment that you are looking for. Once you have found this ideal holiday the glute free requirements you’re planning should then be put into motion.
One very simple item that is recommended for all gluten free vacations is the basic restaurant translation card. Taking a pre prepared laminated card with a local translation of your gluten-free dietary requirements for eating out takes away many communication problems with the waiter, and can help to remove any doubts you might have over eating the meal. The information it contains is not complex, it should advise of the foods where gluten is most commonly found, state that you need to be free of gluten and advise that most foods such as potatoes, rice, vegetables and salads are gluten-free.
Gluten free vacations can also seem less like a challenge if you take some of your basic food requirements, and some of your favourite foods, with you. These days gluten free breads and cakes are available in most supermarkets. Take some of these packaged items with you to ensure that they are available on your vacation rather than spending many hours on your holiday searching for suitable local produce. Take care with the immigration requirements for some countries, you may need to declare these foodstuffs on your import documentation although this should merely be an administrative task rather than a major import negotiation.
After a while you will find that gluten-free vacations are not a challenge to be tackled but a normal regular part of your year and very relaxing, of course this is before you return to the grind of the office.
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