"If you need to follow a strict gluten-free diet for medical reasons, you know that dining out can be an uncomfortable, if not downright risky, experience. Never mind that you may feel you've become the eye-roll-inspiring high-maintenance customer who asks endless questions about menu ingredients and triple-checks the facts when the dishes arrive. Or that, based on instinct or evidence, you may not trust the staff's level of knowledge, regardless of their responses."
"Or that you may be stuck settling on a salad with no dressing and a simple sautéed chicken breast just to be on the "safer" side. As you know, such discomforts pale next to the effects of being glutened. Still, there is good news: Restaurant staffs are more educated in gluten-free dining than ever before, and it is possible to have a relaxing, enjoyable, and safe meal while dining out-if you advocate for yourself."
Research gluten-free–friendly restaurants and use specialized guides, apps, and blogs to identify trustworthy dining options. Avoid obvious cross-contamination risks such as shared cutting boards, toasters, or ovens unless stringent protocols and segregation of tools and prep areas are in place. Seek restaurants that implement extra cleaning, dedicated storage, and GF-dedicated utensils when offering gluten-free options. Rely on staff education but verify precautions and communicate dietary needs clearly. Advocate for oneself to increase the chance of a relaxing, enjoyable, and safe meal while dining out on a strict gluten-free regimen.
Read at Gffmag
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