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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Jesus Christ.  What is with all the people who think eating GF for a week is such a big deal? It's really not that hard for reasonable eaters.

I get why it's tough for the OP who's trying to feed picky kids.  But to the adults claiming they would never eat GF for a week and eating Gf is equivalent to visiting a hospital: Grow Up.

Eating gluten free as an adult is EASY. There are GF options or simple modifications *everywhere*. We sometimes have trouble because the GF options aren't picky-kid friendly, but eating GF as an adult is simple.

My kids a celiac and I'm not, so I haven't given up gluten completely.  But since it's easier to feed everyone all together we all mostly eat GF, and when I visit family they do too. And nobody suffers. My family doesn't even really cook or eat differently when we visit - they already had lots of GF foods in their repertoire, so when we visit they just focus on those rather than the wheat based ones.

Yes it can take more thought - for example my Mom has to remember to use the GF soy sauce for the meat marinade, etc. But it's really not a big deal.[/quote]

YES! exactly the same situation with me. Kid is celiac, none of the rest of us are, including our other children. We all eat together. Gluten Free things. Most of the time not gluten free alternatives, but just real food. It's fine.

To the people saying that this isn't a real vacation because you can't eat gluten are just ridiculous! Enjoy the time with your family. Explain to your children that they are going to have to eat special food that isn't going to taste exactly like their food, but will be perfectly fine. Get over yourself. Or just stay home. Sounds like you wouldn't really be that fun to vacation with anyway! [/quote]

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