09/13/2022
Following a GF free diet can be difficult. There are so many additives in packaged foods that we need to be aware of plus always being mindful of cross contamination and cross contact. When on a GF diet focus on consuming an abundance of whole unprocessed foods that are naturally gluten free.
Mexican food is often times a GF eaters safest choice because most of the foods are naturally gluten free. Beans, rice, corn, are all staples in a Mexican diet which none contain gluten. Mexican food is probably the easiest to navigate. I would stay away from the chips and salsa though. Beware of the fried corn tortilla chips (corn is naturally gf) cooked in the same deep fryer used for other battered foods (cross contamination, making them not gf). Always make sure to talk to a manager if you have any concerns.
Chinese’s food is probably the hardest 😒. Been there, done that and it’s not worth it lol at least for me. My order was super complicated. So many of the common sauces used in Asian foods contain gluten.
👉🏻 Soy sauce
👉🏻 Fish sauce
👉🏻 Miso
👉🏻 Hoisin sauce
👉🏻 Teriyaki sauce
👉🏻 Ponzu sauce
Basically all the things. If you are just starting your GF journey, I recommend to get more familiar with the diet before going to an Asian restaurant because you will probably have to make adjustments to your order (removing sauces etc). Always look at the menu before your arrival and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Dining out may require some additional planning ahead of time to ensure that the restaurant can safely prepare a meal for you. Always make sure to explain that your meal must be prepared using separate cooking tools to limit the risk of cross contamination and cross contact.
