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Step 1
Communicate. Families often gather for Thanksgiving meals. Good communication is essential in ensuring you don't end up on the couch sick following the delicious meal. Share with your family and friends what your needs are. Make sure they understand what cross-contamination means.
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Step 2
Be Proactive. Informing others ahead of time of your need to be gluten free provides the opportunity for them to prepare gluten free dishes. However, don't expect this to happen. Preparing for your needs ahead of time will save you from feeling resentful when your Thanksgiving plate consists of vegetables only! Find out what dishes others are bringing and suggest gluten free alternatives.
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Step 3
Bring your own food. Offer to host Thanksgiving. I have found it is easier to make my favorite dishes gluten free and bring them myself than to ask others to accommodate me.
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Step 4
Be creative. Search online recipe databases for gluten free recipes. Gluten Free Girl has whole sections on her blog dedicated to Thanksgiving. Be simple. Remember there are a lot of foods that are naturally gluten free.
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Step 5
Determine not to "cheat". Surrounded by Thanksgiving dishes laden with gluten it can be tempting to have just one bite. Before you do, remember just that one bite can cause you all kinds of discomfort. If you really want to enjoy Thanksgiving, keep it gluten free.
Comments
TheGlamSquad said
on 12/2/2008 Thanks for sharing this article! You would be suprised of the number if people that would appreciate this. I use to work at a group home and I hated that they couldn't have much to eat and that the variety was as big as everyone else can eat. I will be sure to pass this on. This was a great article and very informative. 5*****