1. Find a restaurant that can accommodate gluten free meals. Many restaurants are very familiar with gluten free meals or have a gluten free menu. If you are new to gluten free dining, stick to a restaurant where you don’t have to explain yourself. There is a list of gluten free restaurants at www.glutenfreerestaurants.org
2. Do your homework ahead of time. Call ahead and speak with the chef and ask if the restaurant can accommodate your needs. Also, review (more…)
You receive an invitation in the mail to a good friend’s wedding. This is something you have been looking forward to for awhile, but now that you have been diagnosed with Celiac disease, you notice that accompanying your excitement is some unwelcomed anxiety about being able to eat at the wedding.
You already know the cake is a no-go, as are the dinner rolls that will undoubtedly be served. But what about the (more…)
Gluten-free residents can add another restaurant to the growing list that will accommodate their needs – Applebee’s. Applebee’s joins a host of many other restaurants that are now offering a list of menu items that don’t contain gluten. As noted, this list is subject to change, so make sure to check back frequently.
As with any restaurant, there is always a risk of cross-contamination. To help minimize the risk, ask to speak with the manager on duty. Be sure to ask how the menu item is prepared and if it is cooked on surfaces or (more…)
Interesting experience over this past weekend. I went to a restaurant that offers gluten free pizza and buns and inquired with the bartender if they had gluten free beer.
He proceeded to inform me that there is no such thing as gf beer because gf beer isn’t REAL beer and was a bit jerky about the whole thing. He informed me that he brews his own beer, so he knows what real beer is.
I was quite offended at this response, as I was ordering gluten free beer out of necessity, not out of (more…)
1) Never assume. Just because your host knows you’re on a special diet doesn’t mean they understand the nuances of your lifestyle. Ask to see packages of foods before you eat them.
2) Bring a protein-based dish to your next gathering. That way, you know there will be something safe to eat, and you won’t be hungry. Click here for a Holiday (more…)
The idea for Smoothie King started back in the late 1960′s in the home of Steve Kuhnau. Kuhnau was trying to remedy his allergies and low blood sugar and began to experiment with blending fruits, nutrients and proteins in a blender. In 1973, Kuhnau opened a health food store selling his smoothies & vitamins and Smoothie King was born. Smoothie King has grown to over 600 locations in the US and Seoul, Korea. Smoothie King’s mission is “To relentlessly influence and help more & more people achieve a healthier lifestyle.” (more…)
Breakfast is one of the easiest meals to make at home, but it also the one this Examiner used to enjoy ordering out. It seems now that breakfast is the one meal with limited gluten-free choices, so we tend to eat this meal at home. Who can afford to spend more than $10 for eggs, bacon and potatoes when they can be prepared at home for a fraction of the cost.
Brunch menus tend to vary, but when we go out to brunch we are looking for more than just egg dishes, meat, potatoes and fruit. A traditional brunch menu should offer a gluten-free version of what you would normally expect: pancakes, toast, French toast, eggs Benedict, (more…)
Barbeque and outdoor party season has arrived. It is the time of year when we want to relax and enjoy time with friends. But having food allergies and issues can put a damper on your party plans. Here are ten ways to dine safely at an outdoor party.
1. Never show-up without something safe to eat
Always make sure there is something safe for you to eat at any event. offer to bring a salad or side dish. Make a quinoa salad that everyone will love. That way you know there is something with protein to eat that will keep you full. If you bring a dish that is just carbohydrates, you’ll be hungry before the party is over. (more…)
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