{"id":17067,"date":"2014-11-11T11:44:33","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T19:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=17067"},"modified":"2014-11-12T08:20:00","modified_gmt":"2014-11-12T16:20:00","slug":"gluten-free-tips-for-travelers-and-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/gluten-free-tips-for-travelers-and-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten Free Tips for Travelers and College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MAYO<\/a><\/p>\n

Traveling and living away from home for the first time can be particularly challenging and I asked Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph A. Murray, M.D.<\/a>, to share a few gluten-free strategies for frequent travelers and college students with Celiac’s disease or gluten sensitivities. With the guidance and experience of Dr. Murray, the newly released \u00a0Mayo Clinic<\/em><\/strong> <\/a>Going Gluten-Free<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>presents reliable information to make authoritative, real choices.<\/p>\n

Everyone is on the go these days, but just because you\u2019re busy, doesn\u2019t mean you should neglect your health. For most people, a lot of your life takes place outside of your home: at work, at your children\u2019s activities, visiting family and friends, on road trips and cross-country flights, at business meetings, college and more.<\/p>\n

For those with celiac disease and other gluten-related issues, eating away from home has challenges, but a gluten-free diet shouldn\u2019t keep you away from any of these plans. Whether you\u2019re toasting in a local restaurant, a friend\u2019s home for Thanksgiving or a French bistro, you can celebrate in style and still stay committed to your gluten-free diet.<\/p>\n

Your success depends on your ability to plan ahead, to communicate your dietary needs clearly, and to manage mistakes and mishaps.<\/p>\n

Eating out<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n

At Restaurants<\/strong>: When selecting a particular menu item, ask your server about the<\/p>\n

ingredients and preparation methods. Recipes vary from restaurant to restaurant so<\/p>\n

always ask how a dish is prepared. Ask about all the ingredients, including<\/p>\n

seasoning, if food was dusted with flour, specific fryer oils, and other questions I<\/p>\n

include in the book.<\/p>\n

Eating with Family and Friends During the Holidays<\/strong>: You may feel shy about<\/p>\n

calling in advance for a gluten-free meal, but remember that it\u2019s far less awkward<\/p>\n

for your host to discover that soy sauce contains gluten before adding it to the<\/p>\n

entire meal. It\u2019s also perfectly acceptable to offer to bring gluten-free bread or a<\/p>\n

dessert that you can indulge in. Surprising sources of gluten can be a real Scrooge<\/p>\n

during the holidays, so do your best to make the evening go as smoothly as<\/p>\n

possible.<\/p>\n

Travel<\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before You Go<\/strong>: Determine which airlines, hotels, tour groups or cruise lines are<\/p>\n

good at catering to your dietary needs. There are several websites and agencies<\/p>\n

that can help.<\/p>\n

At the Airport<\/strong>: Plan for layovers and delays. Pack some snacks, but make sure<\/p>\n

you understand requirements about what you may carry with you through security<\/p>\n

checks. If you requested gluten-free travel meals in advance, double-check with<\/p>\n

staff.<\/p>\n

Once You Land<\/strong>: As much as possible, stick to your typical eating routine when<\/p>\n

you travel. Check menus online or with a phone app, or purchase naturally gluten-<\/p>\n

free foods from grocery stores and kiosks to have available as a backup.<\/p>\n

Use Resources<\/strong>: If you\u2019re traveling in a foreign country and don\u2019t speak the<\/p>\n

language, enlist the help of the hotel staff to communicate your dietary needs.<\/p>\n

For College Living<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n

Become friendly with the dining hall staff<\/strong>: Your child should be prepared to<\/p>\n

politely advocate for him- or herself with people preparing dining hall meals.<\/p>\n

Encourage your child to speak up if he or she has questions or concerns about<\/p>\n

unknown ingredients and food preparation.<\/p>\n

Request a dorm with a kitchen<\/strong>: That way, your child can prepare gluten-free<\/p>\n

meals and snacks when needed. Some larger schools may even offer dorms with<\/p>\n

kitchens reserved specifically for students on special diets.<\/p>\n

Bring small appliances<\/strong>: Ask what appliances are allowed in dorm room. Having<\/p>\n

access to a microwave, small refrigerator and toaster can make eating gluten-free a<\/p>\n

lot easier.<\/p>\n

Communicate with roommates<\/strong>: Your child will need to educate roommates<\/p>\n

about his or her condition and agree on a plan to avoid cross contamination.<\/p>\n

Contact food services<\/strong>: Your child should speak to the person on campus that<\/p>\n

handles food allergies. This may be the food services director, head chef or<\/p>\n

dietitian. Encourage your child to ask a lot of questions. For instance, how is food<\/p>\n

prepared and how is cross-contamination avoided? Are gluten-free foods labeled?<\/p>\n

As much as possible, encourage your child\u2019s involvement in the process.<\/p>\n

\"Celiac<\/a><\/p>\n

Mayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>is designed to help consumers learn how to manage a gluten-free lifestyle and live healthy lives,the all-new, authoritative and approachable guide to gluten-free living by one of the world\u2019s leading celiac disease authorities, Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Joseph A. Murray, M.D., and a team of experts from Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free<\/strong>, available nationwide today, November 11, wherever books are sold, offers important, science-based information in an extremely accessible way for those who think they may have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, and those already diagnosed.<\/p>\n

\u201cMayo Clinic Going Gluten-Free<\/em><\/strong> is a \u201cbackpack for survival\u201d for those who have celiac disease and other related conditions, empowering patients to live productive lives,\u201d said Dr. Murray.\u00a0 \u201cThe book cuts through the gluten hype and misleading advice. It\u2019s grounded in the latest science and clinical experience, but full of accessible information presented in an engaging style that helps consumers answer questions in order to make real choices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grounded in the extensive research, science, and clinical experience of one of the world\u2019s leading medical centers, Mayo Clinic<\/em><\/strong> Going Gluten-Free<\/em><\/strong> takes readers in three parts through the reliable process of identifying gluten-related health issues, understanding their complexities, and creating and maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle with simplicity and ease:<\/p>\n

Part I: Celiac Disease \u2013 <\/strong>A thorough examination of celiac disease, a disease caused by the consumption of gluten. Readers will learn how to understand the disease, recognize symptoms, take stock of their situation, get the right diagnosis, come to terms with their condition and manage a gluten-free lifestyle, among other topics like:<\/p>\n