Tonight tips on dining out!

When we are new to this diet most people wonder if they can still eat out? The answer to that is yes. Here is what you do.
1. Do not be afraid to speak up and ask for a gluten free menu.
2.Explain your needs fully and if you feel that they do not under stand you ask for the kitchen manager or head chef.
3. Do not be afraid to bring your own salad dressing, bread or rolls, or crackers. No one will care and it takes the pressure off of the restaurant people to make sure that every thing is OK and not cross-contaminated with gluten. Remember they want your money and for you to come back again and have a good experience.
Their is so many places to eat out and most of them have a gluten free menu. Every one is getting on board and  it is becoming big and that is good for you. From fast food restaurants like McDonald's to fine dining restaurants. You will not be alone. Be leave it or not I have found that Italian restaurants have the biggest menu options than any other type of restaurants. So go out enjoy, try some thing new and think positive it will be OK. Remember also that know matter if you eat out or in you always have a chance of getting cross-contamination that is a part of life with this diet. Eat to live, rather than live to eat. Take the chance!! Have a great night. Pamela