Gluten Free Tips

Going out for a meal is something that should not cause a problem to Coeliac's and all restaurants should be able to accommodate their needs.

When you review the menu check to see whether it clearly indicates which dishes are gluten free. If it does not do not be afraid of asking the waitress to clarify matters for you. And if they show any hesitation insist on speaking to the chef, after all they on the person who is going to prepare your food and they should be aware of coeliac condition as part of their training.

You will find that most restaurant staff are very helpful and want to deliver you a gluten free meal. A satisfied customer who is well cared for will most probably turn into a regular customer who tips well.

Most coeliac societies make available A4 sheets explaining what coeliac condition is and how to ensure any food is gluten-free printed in foreign languages. This makes life very easy for a waiter in a foreign country and removes any potential problems from miss translation. you will find that you get excellent service when using these publications as it shows you have prepared in advance and are trying to help the waiter.

Every major country has a coeliac Society who cater for people who need to be gluten-free. Remember, you are not on your own and will not be the first to experience any issue. Learn from other people's experience and join your local society.

Most food manufacturers have also now realised the large market available for the provision of gluten-free food. Coeliac societies and clubs represent a good way of communicating to large numbers of people who are interested in gluten-free food. You may learn of new food lines is being produced or even have the opportunity to suggest food recipes you would like to see being offered in the supermarkets.

Being gluten-free needs to become part of your life, not something that you resist. Developing a regular set of eating habits will help you stay gluten-free and help those around you to help you be gluten-free.

The final tip we can offer is that you must always be on your guard for hidden gluten suddenly reappearing in a food product. Food manufacturers often change their product recipes without warning, restaurants can quietly change their main chef and their menu ingredients unbeknown to you. This creates a need for you to check each and every time that there is no gluten in your food.