Aimee Eiguren
I am a 38 year old woman and native San Franciscan, now living in northern Nevada...I'm also a Blogger. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease on April 15, 2000 - the Millennium year proved to be quite significant for my life, minus any YK2 computer crashes. My diagnosis arrived sincerely just in the nick of time, because at the ripe old age of 30 I was on my out of this life, due to almost a decade of severe sickness, complications and misdiagnoses. There are still many a day when a flash of my pre-diagnosis past enters my mind and I remember glimpses of my life during those years of confusion, sickness, despair, and ultimate frustration. I don't recall ever feeling fearful of what was happening to me though, because the funny thing about the human spirit is - we fight to live; it's innate to our souls...and of our being. However, I can honestly say that my parents and brother would not concur with my last sentence because they were laden with the fear and uncertainty of my future more than I - my job was to fight through, research, keep living, keep filling up my soul with whatever joys and enjoyment I could still physically and emotionally take in...and I did just that.
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Gluten-Free Travel Tips
- By Aimee Eiguren
- Published 12/9/2008
With that said, I have learned the hard way over the years, that it really does take someone with Celiac Disease an extra amount of time to pack...I mean packing for one Celiac is like packing for three persons...given the amount of time and though that has to go into the packing of our "snack bag," or as I fondly refer to mine as...the survival kit!
I just returned from a Thanksgiving vacation, hence why this topic is top of mind and I received an email this week from a reader asking for help when she travels around North America for work. These two ideas were the catalyst for this entry, knowing how tough it truly can be to know what to bring on an airplane that's safe to eat, given the fact that NOTHING in 90% of airports worldwide offers much for a Celiac to eat...safely.
So here goes....my little travel system that works really well - these are just a few handy tips that I really do live and travel by and that have saved my gluten-free bacon many times over when I'm delayed or stuck somewhere, with otherwise nothing to eat. These will keep you safe and sated:
- I always carry a boatload of gluten free Lara Bars in my bag. There are many flavors but my favorite is Apple Pie. They come in very handy as a meal replacement when you are flying or stuck with zero options in an airport.
- I also load up on lots of organic nuts and put them in baggies that can go through security: almonds, cashews, pistachios, etc. and sometimes I'll throw in some raisins too, just for a little extra flavor.
- Another easy tip is going to Trader Joe's or any grocery store really, but TJ's has great bagged trail mixes with dried fruits and nuts and those are really handy when you are flying a lot and at least they offer some protein and fiber.
- I also bring hard-boiled eggs along with me when I fly, as well as carrots - I'm sure other passengers just love the aroma from the eggs but I'm discreet..and honestly, don't really care - they are not starving half of the flight like we are! Ha!
- One other tasty option is slicing up some of your favorite cheese and bringing with it, Mary's Gone Crackers Organic Onion crackers. These are pretty tasty and make for a semi-filling snack.
I hope these little tid-bits are helpful AND I would love to hear from some of you about what you bring to eat when you travel...by bus, train, car or plane!
Eat well and cheers!
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