Traveling Gluten Free

Traveling gluten free can be  intimidating. It is always a good idea to pack lots of gluten free snacks in the car, just in case you find yourself in a place with no GF offerings. Apples, trail mix, gluten free rice cakes, peanut butter, and Larabars are always road trip staples. Chick-Fil-A is usually a stop we make on the road that has a few gluten free options like a grilled chicken and fruit salad. Oh and an added bonus their waffle fries are gluten free:) Zoe's Kitchen is a more leisurely stop we took this time and they have many locations offering healthy gluten free items.

While in Florida I have been very successful at eating out without getting glutened. Most restaurants offer a grilled or pan seared fish, and steamed vegetables. Just make sure to talk to a cook in the kitchen to make sure they understand how cross contamination works. I usually compare it to an allergy that way they understand. I was so shocked when one of our favorite restaurants at the beach, handed me a gluten free menu. So if you are in Pensacola you should definitely eat at Hemingways, I had mahi-mahi, spaghetti squash and asparagus. The kitchen staff is very aware of the gluten free diet and the best part is I did not get sick. One night we did a major shopping trip and decided to go to Chili's, who also have a gluten free menu.

So before leaving home, it is smart to see what dining options are in the neighborhood, and call to talk to a few places to see if they can accommodate you if they do not have a gluten free menu.