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Celiac in the Summer

May 9, 2013October 9, 2017 by PLCADMIN

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The weather is starting to warm up and my inbox is filling with invites to cook outs, graduation parties and weddings!

What a wonderful time of the year!

Well, unless you have celiac disease.

These events can be emotional for many reasons but your nutrition shouldn’t be one of them.

How do you have fun at these events without feeling like an outcast?

Let’s start with cook out style events like BBQ’s and graduation parties. These are actually the easiest to be safe. Events like this are more casual and laid back so people are less likely to mind if you bring your own food or alcohol. As with any situation like this, you need to pay attention to cross contamination and make sure people are dipping serving spoons into your food! But, just make sure you eat first out of the container and then get enough so you don’t have to go back for seconds.

If you are extremely sensitive, I would not allow your meat to cook on a grill with other stuff. You never know what else may have been cooked there that could contaminate your gluten-free meat. It would be easy though to cook it before you go and just enjoy it heated up in aluminum foil on the grill. That way you know it is safe from touching other items.

A great and easy meal would be a burger or hotdog with corn and Bush’s baked beans. (All Bush’s Baked beans are gluten-free!) Can’t tolerate corn? Bring a great veggie salad to the party or another side dish! Fruit and Vegetables are always abundant at parties so fill up on their wholesome goodness before digging into the other stuff. If you must have a desert, why not make gluten-free cookies and share with everyone? Try to bring another great snack like a fruit and whipped cream bowl which is gluten-free and pretty great on the waist line.

Again, a little bit of preparation can mean worlds of difference at an event like a cookout!

Weddings are a little more challenging. I’ve found that eating beforehand is always the best idea. You just can’t guarantee something will be there for you gluten-free and I’d rather be safe than sorry. I would not suggest asking the bride and/or groom to make special accommodations for you at their wedding unless you are very close with them. For instance, my sister-in-law is making sure I have a gluten-free meal and her maid of honor has a vegetarian meal at her wedding this fall. But, when we attend weddings for friends, I would not expect the same.

I also would not suggest bringing your own food or alcohol to a wedding unless they are snacks out of your purse!

I can’t emphasize enough that being educated about your own lifestyle, disease and safety is priority one. You must be educated enough to ask the right questions to keep yourself safe. If you don’t trust people where you are going, eat beforehand and just bring some alcohol. There is no shame in safety!!!

What tips do you have for going to events like these?

Comments

  1.  Jessica says:
    May 9, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Mustard Potatoe salad is usually a safe option right?

     

    •  Rebecca says:
      May 13, 2013 at 5:27 pm

      The only way to know for sure is to make it yourself or check the ingredients very carefully.

       

  2.  Dorothea Jaklitsch says:
    May 9, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    When I plan on attending an event held at a restaurant, I call the restaurant several weeks ahead. I explain my dietary needs, ask what in the meal will be GF and if I can have substitutes for non-gluten free dishes. I also ask for the name of a contact person for that night. I’ve always be treated well and enjoyed several delicious GF meals, even in an Italian restaurant. I have to add though that I do not have celiac disease, but an intolerance for wheat and gluten. Cross contamination isn’t as important for me as it would be someone else. I know some gluten free people that take a lot of supplements if their diet restricts their vitamin intake.

     

    •  Rebecca says:
      May 13, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      I love your proactive approach! This is so important to our safety. Thanks for sharing so others realize we all do it!

       

  3.  Megan says:
    May 9, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    Hi Rebecca,
    Love these summer tips, thanks for sharing. I wrote a post a few weeks ago about being a gluten free wedding guest. Be sure to check it out: http://www.top6withasideofgluten.com/how-to-be-a-glutenallergen-free-wedding-guest/ I just attended a wedding this weekend and brought a meal since there wasn’t time to eat beforehand. The catering staff was so nice, they microwaved it and even plated it up for me.
    -Megan
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    •  Rebecca says:
      May 13, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      I just can’t wrap my head around bringing my own food to a wedding. I would rather eat beforehand. Having a wedding is so stressful as it is! Thanks for sharing.
      Rebecca

       

  4.  KristaSue says:
    May 21, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I’m so excited. My husband and I are renewing our vows this Friday night for our 10 year anniversary and our meal will be GF as well as the cake. I’m a Celiac as well as the minister and 2 of our guests. It will be so nice to cut in to a GF wedding cake! :0)

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