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Our family has begun a countdown to our summer vacation. We are excited to see family and friends back where my husband and I grew up. Along with all the plans of people and places we want to see comes the concern of how/where I will eat while we are away. Instead of waiting until we get there I have decided to be proactive and take some control of our restaurant food choices. Deciding on where to eat out can sometimes be difficult as I live the gluten-free lifestyle. So many foods come breaded or even just prepared in or in shared space as non gluten-free foods. If you have severe reactions to gluten it can turn a fun night out into anything but fun. So in planning for our vacation I have decided to see what I could research and find in healthy choices for gluten-free menus/foods.

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What exactly is gluten and what do you need to be concerned about in living a gluten-free lifestyle?

A gluten-free diet or lifestyle is one that eliminates specific gluten proteins from your diet as well steering clear of products that contain gluten that you come into contact with in everyday living. Gluten is actually found in all grains however for those with Celiac Disease or have a gluten intolerance the gluten in the grains wheat, barley, rye and – for some – oats is the gluten that causes the issues.

So what type of foods,flours and beverages should you avoid in your diet as you live a lifestyle of gluten-free? Wheat, Barley,Rye, Bulgur, Kamut, Spelt, Durum flour, Farina, and Graham flour. ALWAYS read the ingredient list on any foods...