Perhaps you have had a gluten allergy or are lactose intolerant for years. You probably know well what you can and cannot eat. If you are just dealing with a food allergy, it can cause you quite a bit of stress in combination with dinners ahead. With these tips you can go to all dinners with peace of mind.
1. Talk to someone in the same situation
Perhaps you are still discovering what to eat now that you can no longer tolerate gluten, but there are many people who have been living without gluten for years. The same applies to other allergies. Contact people in the same situation, they can undoubtedly give you practical tips.
2. Find alternatives
Go for vegan ingredients, gluten-free bread or pastries or look for other alternatives that you can eat as substitutes. Of course you can dive into the kitchen yourself and surprise yourself and others with a delicious dish that you can eat too. Extra tip:Prepare the dish before Christmas, so that you know for sure that it works and that it is tasty.
3. Contact the person organizing the dinner
When the family comes to eat with you, you are in control of what you put on the table. But maybe you are going to eat with your in-laws for the first time. In that case, take the initiative to contact us in advance to let us know what you do and don't eat. This way they have time to present the menu to you and no one will be disappointed during the dinner.
4. Bring your own dish
Despite all the good intentions, there may be something on the table that you don't like. Offer to bring your own dish so that there is always something you like. We would say:bring a dessert and prove that there are delicious gluten-free/pure-free/sugar-free desserts!
