How to Take a Gluten & Wheat-Free Vacation

Whenever you're plagued by something like Celiacwebsites to see where they're located at your
Disease, where you're gluten intolerant, it makes itdestination or (if you're driving) along the way.
hard to travel far from home. Special dietary needsSome grocery chains post wheat and gluten-free
have to follow you everywhere, and the only way tofood lists. You'll want to check out what supermarket
go and enjoy yourself is to plan ahead.chains are in the area you'll be in, so that you can
You can still go on vacation and enjoy great mealsknow where to shop when you need a few supplies
and snacks without worrying about what you'refor snacking or making your own meal if you won't
eating or dangerous cross-contamination. All you havebe dining out.
to do is prepare yourself for travel so that you canAnother great idea is to bring along a supply of
enjoy your vacation and eat well at the same time.gluten-free food bars to use as an emergency.
First, arm yourself with a list of restaurant chains inThese are a lifesaver when you're at the airport, or
the area that you'll be visiting so that you knowstuck somewhere without a proper snack. Plus, there
which ones offer gluten-free options. You can goare several varieties and flavors to choose from.
online (before you leave for vacation) and searchTwo of the most well known brands for gluten free
"gluten free restaurant chains."snacks are Bumble Bars and Lara Bars. They can be
Then check out specific locations and information onpurchased online or at some retailers. Ener-G Foods
their gluten-free offerings since menus can vary fromproduces a great line of single serving gluten-free
franchise to franchise. Many popular chains offer lotscereal packages and packets of gluten free bread (2
of great dishes that are gluten-free. Among themslices per pack).
are:Armed with your list of restaurants that offer great
Bonefish Grillgluten-free items, your supermarket list, snack bars,
Carrabas Italian Grillcereal and bread packets, you'll be more than ready
Cheeseburger in Paradiseto take a vacation and never have to give a
Chilismoment's thought worrying about what you're
On the Borderingesting.
Outback SteakhouseInstead, you can sit back and enjoy yourself, bask in
PF Chang's China Bistrothe sun, or ski down a powdery hill and be secure in
Ted's Montana Grillthe knowledge that you have the eating part of the
This is only a small sample, and that's good news! Forvacation handled and won't have to worry about
a quick bite at a fast food spot, Wendy's andyour nutrition.
Chick-Fil-A has gluten-free menu items. Check their