A diagnosis with coeliac disease will mark the end of enjoying food as you know it, but it will not mark the end of your alcoholism. Hell no.
For those who have stumbled across this article and are yet to figure out what gluten is, it is a little evil protein that is in absolutely everything (that has wheat, barley, rye, oats or grains).
That means pies, McDonald’s, burgers, pasta, kebabs and most other greasy drunk-person foods are no longer an option on a night out.
The next thing you need to know about coeliac disease is that it is painfully tedious: checking every processed ingredient, explaining gluten to every person that prepares your food and avoiding cross contamination. This is enough of a struggle when it is your own mother making you dinner; trying to explain your issues whilst intoxicated at a loud, packed club is another thing entirely.
Alcohol:
Due to the fact that the average bar tender will have already begun mixing the ‘vodka-lime’ before you can say ‘soda’, I highly suggest you do your research and learn what you can and can’t have before you go to the bar. Clubs are no place to be fussy.
Gluten Free
Not-so Gluten Free
Food:
To ensure you have a good night out without ending up hungry, you can either plan out your meals before you leave by sussing out the surrounding cuisine or simply eat beforehand.
Reminding people that if you consume something due to their negligence or cross-contamination, there is a considerable chance that you may spontaneously combust and/or die. I’ve found that most people are not comfortable with having the explosion of your intestines on their hands. A little bit of over-exaggeration never hurt anyone. Some fast food options include:
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