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How to Go Gluten Free When You Travel

May 17, 2019 by Cathy Mckinnon 2 Comments

When you commit to a way of life, going back to how things used to be can be hard. Maintaining a certain diet or avoiding certain ingredients can be especially difficult if you travel a lot. Gluten is a particularly tough ingredient to avoid. Gluten is found in wheat, which is typically a big part of our normal diet. However, recent studies have suggested that gluten can have many disadvantages for a wide range of people.

Celiac disease is the most common disease caused by gluten. Other disorders caused by gluten are gut inflammation, intestinal permeability, and damage to the gut biome. If you are strictly avoiding gluten, traveling to a new place with different food options can be challenging, but it is not impossible.

Here are some ways to maintain your gluten-free diet while traveling:  

  • The internet is a blessing; you can use it to easily find out if nearby restaurants can accommodate gluten-free meals. You can also search restaurants ahead of time so you know where you find gluten-free meals before you arrive or during your travel.
  • Ask the hotel you stay in if they have refrigerators and microwaves you can use.
  • Packing dry nutritious items like energy bars and nuts is a good idea to fill up on in case there is not a gluten-free option readily available.
  • You can search for groups nearby you that support gluten-free diets and ask them for suggestions or you can simply ask restaurant owners if they serve gluten-free food.
  • In airports, look for yogurt, salad, grilled chicken, plain hamburgers and other gluten-free standbys at the airport.
  • If you are traveling to a foreign country, print out your gluten-free needs in the language of the foreign country that you are traveling to. This will help convey to them the kinds of food you need and help them better cater to your needs.
  • There are many restaurants that may not have gluten-free options on their menu but can provide something if asked.

For people with Celiac disease, the effects of straying from a gluten-free diet might not be instant but they have delayed effects that can have long-term consequences. Slacking on your diet should not be an option, so preparing gluten-free biscuits, hummus or sandwiches for a shorter trip is a great way to stay consistent with your diet.

Away from home, internet and research will be your best friend. Stick to the basics of your gluten-free diet—fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meats, unprocessed products—and you will be able to enjoy your travels to the fullest! Enjoy your travels without the worry of maintaining your gluten-free lifestyle!

Yours in health and wellness, Your Coach, Cathy Wellness Warrior Coaching

Filed Under: Health, Health and Wellness Experts Advice, Healthy Eating, Mindset, Nutrition Tagged With: celiac, diet, gluten free, healthy eating

About Cathy Mckinnon

A battle with infertility and a cancer diagnosis in 2008 immersed Cathy in her journey to transform her life with a strategic approach to health and wellness. She truly believes a healthy, balanced life leads to optimal living and so she knew she had to start sharing her journey as an example of what is possible when you bravely step into your true self.
As a Transformation Strategist, Cathy helps women step into their POWER, releasing burnout and finding the joy, confidence and energy they are so WORTHY of!

It is time for you to become the healthiest, happiest, most inspired version of yourself!
In April 2020, LasVegas Entrepreneur Magazine named Cathy “ Wellness Influencer of 2020”
Cathy is a 2x #1 International Best-Selling author with her chapters in “Silent Grief, Healing and Hope” and “Joy- Recipes for Abundance” where she bravely shares her journey through infertility and path to Joy! The books include stories that will inspire and touch hearts everywhere!

“I hear you, I see you, I feel you, I AM you!”
Start creating your beautiful new future today by downloading my FREE guide “ Learn how to live a happy life and conquer each day with peace inside your soul” at www.wellnesswarriorcoaching.com.

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  1. Dr. Dee says

    September 9, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    Thank you so much for posting this. I have been gluten free for a few years and I wish I had these tips when I first started. There are so many health benefits from going gluten free that there’s no wonder why it has become so popular.

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  2. Scott Gates says

    September 17, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Thanks for sharing these tips, they will make it so much easier when we travel, especially abroad where language has always been a challenge for us.

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