Gluten-free Snack Options for Summer Outings
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Health Tip of the Week If you have a child with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, your concerns about food reactions may get in the way of enjoying some of the pleasures of summer, like family picnics and trips to the beach. But with a little planning and care, you can make summer outings both safe and fun.
We spoke with experts from the Center for Celiac Disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) about ways to make gluten-free picnics and beach trips easy and enjoyable for the family.
Many parents tend to focus on the negatives, but there’s no need to deny your family the pleasure of a day at the beach because some of the food on the boardwalk is off-limits. Bring your own food and scout the food stands to see if there are any safe options for a special treat.
Here are a few of the team’s suggestions:
There’s no reason you can’t enjoy a gluten-free day at the beach or a picnic with your family. With so many simple options that require only a minimum of preparation and care, you can spend less time worrying about food and enjoy the day as much as your kids do.
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