Eating Out Tips

Whether to eat out at restaurants is, of course, a personal choice. There is always the risk of cross-contamination and misinformation about the ingredients in menu items. However, eating fresh, simply prepared foods combined with careful communication with the wait staff and chefs can allow you to have many delicious dining experiences. But always keep in mind the motto "When in doubt, do without!"

The following are resources that give very helpful tips on eating out successfully gluten-free:

"Restaurant Dining Info" from the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)
"Eating Out" from Gluten-Free Living magazine
"Restaurant Info" from the Healthy Villi support group.
10 Strategies for Safely Eating a Restaurants Gluten-Free on the Sqidoo site

Beware of the following as they often/usually contain gluten:

broth, soups
imitation bacon
imitation seafood (crab)
marinades
sauces, gravies
soy sauce, teriyaki sauce
vegetarian meats
salad dressings
licorice

Gluten Intolerance Restaurant Cards

There are many different versions of these cards available from different sources. See Gluten-Free Restaurant Cards for information about these sources.