Article Category: Gluten Free Travel

Article provided by FlyBe. Celiac or coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder in the small intestine, often agitated by consuming gluten protein which is found in wheat, barley, oats and rye. Bread is the obvious food stuff for celiacs to avoid, but when eating out, it is often difficult to know what ingredients have gone into … Read more

Before going to stay at a hotel or bed and breakfast, it can be a good idea to announce your need for gluten free meals before you arrive. This way, your request is more likely to be taken seriously, and the chef is more likely to take in all the important points. (Note I say … Read more

ALWAYS carry some snacks with you. We always have a supply of “mood” bars (nut/seed bars are a favourite) to stave off the hunger pangs between meals. Nut/seed bars are a favourite, as they don’t melt and stand up to rough handling in a coat pocket, purse or briefcase. Other than chocolate, gluten free snacks … Read more

Make use of the Gluten Free CeliacTravel.com Restaurant Cards (Free!). Be vigilant. Restaurant staff are a varied bunch, and even with the best explanations and use of the card, mistakes can be made. On one occasion a request for a plain side salad with no dressing appeared from the kitchen with a lovely topping of crispy croutons. … Read more

Flying and Staying in Hotels Many people find ordering food in a foreign country a challenge, and this is compounded when you have to ensure you get gluten free food. Even when you speak the language, your celiac requests can be mis-understood or forgotten! To bring some control back into these situations, we have compiled … Read more