Gluten-Free Vacation: Pre-Trip

Going on vacation can be a fun and stress-free time. However, being gluten-free can add stress to the trip. Will you have access to a kitchen? What about gluten-free restaurants and grocery stores? Are you the only gluten-free traveler in the group? These are just some of the questions that can come to mind when going on vacation.

 Luckily planning ahead and packing smartly can lead to a safe, and fun, gluten-free vacation!

Last week I went on my first road trip without gluten (sayonara gluten, but you can't come with me). Being the only gluten-free member of the group, I knew that I would need to keep my food separate from the everyone else's. Thankfully, I would have access to a kitchen on my trip, but was unsure of the grocery store scene in the area that I was traveling to. So I pre-planned and packed a few of my staple items, just in case.

Here is a peek into my gluten-free cooler for the trip:

(I bought a cooler at Whole Foods, which is just perfect for Summer trips!)

The flat items were added first (cut pineapple and nectarines), followed by some Greek yogurt, carrots, and a wrapped ice pack.  

 

Here's the finished cooler packed with goodies and ready to go!

What you do to ensure a healthy, gluten-free vacation? Please share in the comments below!