Travel « Celiac Disease
Feb 2 2010

Living Gluten-free – Teenage Years

I have discussed traveling gluten-free for teens and school lunches for kids/teens.  Now it is time to talk life.  By life I mean day-to-day living – hanging out with friends, going to movies or the mall – teenager stuff.  As your child grows, it is impossible to be in control of their every meal.  It is for [...]

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Jan 28 2010

Traveling Gluten-free – Teen Version

Traveling gluten-free can be a little intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.  My son mostly travels with us, but has attended a couple of hockey tournaments out of town without us. He had to really keep track of his diet on his own.
When Jon was first diagnosed with celiac disease, the first thing I taught [...]

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Dec 15 2009

Gluten-Free Travel: By Road or By Air

Most gluten-free travelers know that the first rule of eating gluten-free is to prepare in advance. Researching dining options, packing snacks, and planning meals is a part of the gluten-free lifestyle. The holiday and travel season can present a special set of circumstances that may throw a seasoned gluten-free consumer out of their safety zone.
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Nov 30 2009

Eating Gluten-Free in Spain (Espana)

Planning to travel to Spain?  First there are a few things to consider. Eating gluten-free in Spain is not a new thing.  Celiac Disease has been heard of by locals for many years, but English is not spoken very much by people of middle age and older.  Today the young learn English at school, so anyone under 30/35 years [...]

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Nov 10 2009

Paradise Cafe, Concourse B, Denver International Airport

During this holiday season many people will be traveling to, from, or through Denver International Airport. If you happen to be on Concourse B, and need a gluten-free meal, check out the Paradise Bakery and Cafe. They have a large bar and seating area that is great for layovers or the early bird that has time [...]

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Sep 27 2009

What Are Your Favorite Gluten-Free Snacks?

When adjusting to the gluten-free diet, I’ve always felt that the toughest adjustment is finding gluten-free foods that can be taken “on the go.”    Whether you are planning to travel or just spend a day away from home, having access to these foods is extremely important so you don’t get stuck in a really bad [...]

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