Top Tips When Traveling with Celiac Disease
06/08/23 • 21 min
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Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 09 Episode 08
Top Tips for Traveling Gluten Free
What do you need to know when you’re a gluten free traveler? While there are many details you need to plan for your trip, here are a few new ones that I haven’t talked about on previous episodes of the Travel Gluten-free Podcast. Today, I’ll give you great gluten free travel advice to travel safely, no matter where your gluten free adventure ends up taking you in the world!
Traveling with Your Medicine Bag
When flying gluten-free, you want to know about this not-well-known piece of information. If you have a disability, and any auto-immune disease is considered a disability, you have the right to carry one extra bag for medical supplies. In addition to the two bags you can carry on, you get one extra. Here’s the link to the TSA article, which explains in detail what you can bring and what they allow on the airplane when you travel with a medical bag.
Don’t have a medical bag? Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m very excited to travel with this handy medical bag. I’ve been able to stuff lots of supplements and all my prescriptions, along with my spray hand sanitizer, into this convenient bag that has a shoulder strap for easy carrying through the airport.
And if you need a clear, quart-sized travel case for your toiletries because the TSA agent took yours the last time you went through security (like the rude agent who I encountered at the St. Louis airport), then grab this amazing deal from CBGE! Three TSA-approved quart-sized toiletry bags for men or women for under $11.
Call to Verify Your Fridge, Microwave, and Freezer at Your Hotel or Air
Never assume that your hotel room is going to come standard with a microwave, fridge, and freezer! I’ve been to hotels that were very nice and had none of these accommodations. Always call ahead - ideally before you book your stay - to find out if they have these much-needed vacation items or if they can provide them to you upon your arrival.
Cover Your Cooking Surfaces
Don’t believe it when you hear that gluten can cook off of surfaces! This is simply not true. You need to assume that all surfaces have gluten on them, because, well, that’s the world we live in! To protect yourself, you’ll want to purchase reusable toaster sleeves to protect your food. Looking to protect your food from someone else’s gluten laden stuff? Grab these compostable sandwich bags that are reusable and biodegradable.
Podcast Resources
Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!
Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards
Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!
Follow me on Social Media via Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, or Instagram
Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend*
Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 09 Episode 08
Top Tips for Traveling Gluten Free
What do you need to know when you’re a gluten free traveler? While there are many details you need to plan for your trip, here are a few new ones that I haven’t talked about on previous episodes of the Travel Gluten-free Podcast. Today, I’ll give you great gluten free travel advice to travel safely, no matter where your gluten free adventure ends up taking you in the world!
Traveling with Your Medicine Bag
When flying gluten-free, you want to know about this not-well-known piece of information. If you have a disability, and any auto-immune disease is considered a disability, you have the right to carry one extra bag for medical supplies. In addition to the two bags you can carry on, you get one extra. Here’s the link to the TSA article, which explains in detail what you can bring and what they allow on the airplane when you travel with a medical bag.
Don’t have a medical bag? Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m very excited to travel with this handy medical bag. I’ve been able to stuff lots of supplements and all my prescriptions, along with my spray hand sanitizer, into this convenient bag that has a shoulder strap for easy carrying through the airport.
And if you need a clear, quart-sized travel case for your toiletries because the TSA agent took yours the last time you went through security (like the rude agent who I encountered at the St. Louis airport), then grab this amazing deal from CBGE! Three TSA-approved quart-sized toiletry bags for men or women for under $11.
Call to Verify Your Fridge, Microwave, and Freezer at Your Hotel or Air
Never assume that your hotel room is going to come standard with a microwave, fridge, and freezer! I’ve been to hotels that were very nice and had none of these accommodations. Always call ahead - ideally before you book your stay - to find out if they have these much-needed vacation items or if they can provide them to you upon your arrival.
Cover Your Cooking Surfaces
Don’t believe it when you hear that gluten can cook off of surfaces! This is simply not true. You need to assume that all surfaces have gluten on them, because, well, that’s the world we live in! To protect yourself, you’ll want to purchase reusable toaster sleeves to protect your food. Looking to protect your food from someone else’s gluten laden stuff? Grab these compostable sandwich bags that are reusable and biodegradable.
Podcast Resources
Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!
Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards
Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!
Follow me on Social Media via Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, or Instagram
Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend*
Previous Episode
What to Pack and How to Pack Your Gluten Free Travel Luggage
Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 09 Episode 07
What to Pack and How to Pack When Traveling Gluten Free
Do you know what to pack when you’re flying gluten free traveler? Do you know how to pack your travel items for your next gluten free vacation? If not, then listen in to today’s Travel Gluten-free Podcast, where I give you the how-to, 411 on the what, where, and how to pack when you’re flying gluten free.
The Magic of Your Medicine Bag
When flying gluten-free, you want to know about this not-well-known piece of information. If you have a disability, and any auto-immune disease is considered a disability, you have the right to carry one extra bag for medical supplies. In addition to the two bags you can carry on, you get one extra. Here’s the link to the TSA article, which explains in detail what you can bring and what they allow on the airplane when you travel with a medical bag.
Don’t have a medical bag? Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m very excited to travel with this handy medical bag. I’ve been able to stuff lots of supplements and all my prescriptions, along with my spray hand sanitizer, into this convenient bag that has a shoulder strap for easy carrying through the airport.
And if you need a clear, quart-sized travel case for your toiletries because the TSA agent took yours the last time you went through security (like the rude agent who I encountered at the St. Louis airport), then grab this amazing deal from CBGE! Three TSA-approved quart-sized toiletry bags for men or women for under $11.
Types of Snacks to Carry with You on Your Airplane Trip
I never considered this until two years ago, but I now carry a non-peanut, nut-free snack with me on the airplane. Why? Because every once in a while, there’s someone with a severe nut allergy, and they won’t serve nut snacks. In addition, you can’t eat anything with nuts. Since many gluten-free items I eat contain almond flour or nuts, I always bring a second nut-free snack when I fly.
Water Bottles and Protein Drink Shakers
I’m a big proponent of carrying your own water and shaker bottles when flying, especially if you’re traveling on a red-eye flight. Bring a metal water bottle from Swell (that’s also insulated to keep your water cool) and a shaker bottle with a metal shaker ball as they are more durable and they contain less plastic (I’m doing my best to reduce my plastic use!) Check out the Blender Bottle store on Amazon - they even have bottles in your favorite movie themes, such as Star Wars and Harry Potter!
Podcast Resources
Journey with Travel Gluten Free when you get The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free
which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!
Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards
Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!
Follow me on Social Media via Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, or Instagram
Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend*
Next Episode
What Does it Mean to Be Gluten Free?
Travel Gluten Free Podcast
Season 09 Episode 09
What Does it Mean to Be Gluten Free?
What does it mean to eat gluten-free? Find out when my friend Marvin from the Live Healthy Podcast interviews me on his show! On this episode of Travel Gluten-free Podcast, you’ll find out about me, how I came up with my name Elikqitie, along with questions and answers which my friend Marvin asked me about how to be gluten free.
What Does it Mean to Be Gluten Free?
Being gluten free means that you aren’t eating any foods that contain gluten. So what’s gluten? Gluten is the protein found in several grains including wheat, barley, triticale, and other grains. When you don’t eat gluten, you are eliminating any grain that contains gluten along with any processed foods that contain gluten including those with ingredients such as: modified food starch, hydrolyzed protein, and natural flavors or spices as these ingredients all have the possibility to contain gluten.
Eating Gluten Free as a Preference
If you’ve eaten out or you’ve talked to anyone breathing on the face of our planet, you know that some people eat gluten-free to try it out or as a preference. While that is fine, there is a significant distinction between eating gluten free as a preference and avoiding gluten because of medical reasons such as Celiac disease or a food allergy.
Adjusting to Gluten Free Eating and the Gluten Free Lifestyle
While some people find out about Celiac disease as a child and grow up eating gluten free, I didn't find out until the age of 42. Being of French and Italian descent, I believed that my gastronomic enjoyment was over because I didn’t think I would ever be able to eat bread or pasta again. However, there are some amazing food brands out there and I can enjoy almost any food that I want in its gluten-free form. Learning how to make food again was challenging, but the real challenge was knowing how to eat when I’m not in the city that I live - the big challenge is learning how to travel gluten free!
Best Places to Travel When You’re Gluten Free
Marvin turns the table on me when he asks me the best places to eat for gluten free travelers, where I’m going on my next trip, and what I miss the most. (Note: since we recorded this show I have gotten my fix of buttery croissants and I would love to go back to the European bakery and get more!).
Podcast Resources
Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!
Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards
Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!
Follow me on Social Media via Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, or Instagram
Spread the love of Travel Gluten Free podcast and share this episode with a friend*
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