Packing for trips when traveling gluten free due to celiac disease as well as with food allergies is hot topic when I'm guest speaking at conferences. From my perspective, maintaining a 100% gluten, dairy, fish and shellfish free diet for over 15 years has definitely changed the way that I pack for business trips and vacation.

First, I always make sure to pack what I call my "home comfort kit" which includes my medications, supplements, herbs and other health remedies that I take in case of an adverse food reaction.

Since I recently found out that I have anaphylaxis to seaweed, I now always carry epinephrine auto-injectors. I also carry antihistamines, antacids and aloe vera for stomach upset, digestive aids such as ginger, turmeric, and charcoal as well as bath salts. Better to be over prepared than sorry!

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My team and I are thrilled to have been notified that our app iEatOut Gluten & Allergy Free was voted as one of the top food allergy apps of 2017 by Healthline. This is one of our favorite apps because once you select your food allergen concerns to personalize your app, you see ethnic food ingredients and questions to ask for safe eating in restaurants close to home and around the world.

We are also very happy to see that our app shares this recognition and is a compliment to other excellent apps for safe gluten and allergy free eating including Find Me Gluten Free and Allergy Eats restaurant directories!

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On a global basis, it is estimated that 300-plus million individuals worldwide are now managing special dietary needs. According to global market research sponsored by GlutenFree Passport, over 85% of gluten free and allergy free individuals have two primary concerns when traveling:

1. Safely eating out in restaurants

2. Availability of gluten / allergy free snacks and meals (PDF download)

Approximately 50% of travelers are also concerned about airlines, hotels and communication in foreign languages. The following top 10 tips are designed to help you safely and confidently travel with food allergies, celiac disease and gluten free diets, whether it’s close to home or anywhere around the world, for business or pleasure!

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