Recently diagnosed with a food allergy? We all known how challenging dietary planning can be when traveling, especially for those battling celiac disease or food allergies. Even though you have little say over how your body responds to gluten, it’s within your control to manage your diet.

What Carb Is This?

Before you venture out, do some research online. You’re sure to find some food-safe guidelines from country to country. In Mexico City, corn and potatoes are far more prevalent than wheat and bread. Some of the best food you’ll ever have the pleasure of experiencing are made from their staples of rice, beans, corn, and meat.

In Thailand, rice noodles, fresh vegetables, exotic spices, and sticky white rice are the basis of every dish. Yet it’s common for soy sauce to sneak its way in. Therefore, it’s recommended you bring your food allergy card with you. Even though most of their staples are gluten-free, better to be safe than sorry.

Always communicate your dietary restrictions, especially if you don’t speak the language.

GF Friendly Where You’d Least Expect It

Because of high standards throughout Europe, it’s easy finding food allergy labelling on any product. Italy, associated with pizza dough and pasta, is where the world’s first Celiac Disease Society formed back in 1979. So it’s easy to find gluten-free pastries and pasta. There’s an abundance of polenta and risotto options that’ll blow your mind. Learning a few basic phrases and carrying your food allergy card with you should ensure a simple time of it. Even Dublin, Ireland has a lot of gluten-free restaurants to choose from. As an English-speaking country, there’ll be no issue making your dietary restrictions clear.

Experiencing the local cuisine of any region is possible . Just do your research before taking your next culinary leap. Even if you're new to a gluten-free lifestyle, don't let that keep you from your next adventure.