Don’t be Afraid to Say “Allergy.”

We all know Celiac Disease isn’t an allergy, and it should never be our goal to spread misinformation. But, I’ve heard of incidents where the gluten free diet has been treated by some restaurants as a version of Atikins, or a voluntary, fad diet. These customers didn’t get the attention they need…and deserve.

I’ve also learned over the years that the word “allergy” means business in the restaurant world. Many restaurants have special procedures designed to handle food allergies. By calling attention to your special needs as an “allergy,” you signal to the staff to follow these special procedures, increasing the chances that you’ll get a safe meal.

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