Going Gluten Free – Out and About in our Local Area

A change in diet can be a daunting and tricky exercise. Regardless of the motivation to initiate change, it can be difficult to navigate this new area of your life, especially when you’re out and about.

You might be in a bit of a routine with your meal preparation at home, but do you feel a little nervous when you are out to think of what your options may be?

We’ve put together some great tips for eating Gluten Free that will not only be useful for those just starting out, but also those already excluding gluten that need some fresh inspiration. Enjoy!

• Going to the local RSL? Choose a roast dinner without gravy or a steak and salad
• When out and about shopping or sightseeing and you haven’t pre-planned to take food with you, consider buying a banana and some nuts or a healthy smoothie for lunch
• Sushi rolls in Foodcourt – usually vegetarian is the best option if you need to completely exclude all traces of gluten (i.e. In the case of Coeliac Disease
• A hot baked potato is another option in a food court at a shopping centre. Stick to a grated cheese topping if you are unsure of the ingredients of the other toppings
•  McDonalds have a warm grilled chicken salad with Balsamic Dressing that is gluten free and not a bad option if you are on the road and need a quick bite. For kids that are super fussy on a road trip, McDonald’s Fries are gluten free and preservative free but these would only be useful as a last resort due to their lack of nutrition and high salt and saturated fat content.

Great Local Resources

• Bresnahans Butchers in Mortdale is great for Gluten Free and Preservative Free sausages and are experts in catering to individual dietary requirements on request.
• Foodies at Peakhurst stock a great range of organic and gluten free foods and even have an online store and delivery service. www.foodiesorganic.com.au
• Major supermarkets have their own gluten free branded pantry foods