Crossed Grain

WWW.COELIAC.ORG.UK 43 PEOPLE - TRAVEL Malta “I went self catering and supermarkets, even Tesco Express sized things, have gluten free sections bigger than most UK supermarkets. Most restaurants can happily cater with gluten free pasta or naturally gluten free dishes. Only thing I struggled to track down was gluten free beer.” Mark “Supermarkets are great, and there are plenty of places to eat out around Sliema.” Natasha “Had the best range of gluten free products I’ve seen in supermarkets. I stayed in St Julian.” Venetia “I went earlier this year and I was surprised how easy it was to find gluten free snacks. The hotel was really accommodating at breakfast and I found a place that was 100% gluten free!” @GF_foodieUK Canary Islands “Lanzarote caters well for GF. The Spar stocks Schär products. The Hipperdino in Playa Blanca actually has instore announcements about how to determine if a product is GF by looking at the colour of the price code bar. Good selection of products and eating out is also much improved.” Sarah “Tenerife was excellent for GF food, especially Costa Adeje.” Steve “Just back from Fuerteventura. Some very good options but most of the obvious places like the Italian pizza and pasta joints weren’t able to accommodate coeliacs.” Meadbh Sun seekers When the days are short and the temperature starts falling, nothing is quite as inviting as the prospect of a little winter sunshine. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your beachside break stays free from gluten. Australia “I found that they catered for coeliacs better than the UK. The supermarkets had a larger selection of gluten free foods and were not as expensive” Debs “Eating out isn’t always great. Staff don’t seem to understand the importance of cross contamination and often see needing gluten free as a ‘health food fad’.” Simone “Australia is one of the best places to be on a gluten free diet. Gluten free food is plentiful and awareness is good. There are cafes and restaurants that offer gluten free even in the smallest towns. My recommendation when travelling though is to always use accommodation with its own kitchen. It works out cheaper as you can prepare your own breakfast and other meals.” Grace Whether you’re jetting off for some much needed winter sunshine or hitting the slopes, the last thing you want to worry about is your gluten free diet. So here are some top tips from our community to make the most of your holiday this season… WINTER ESCAPES The UK and Australia have lots in common, including some brands and products. But be careful and check labels because some foods which are safe to eat in the UK (like peanut M&Ms) may have different ingredients in Australia which make them unsuitable. Tip