Enjoy Your Dining Experience By Avoiding Your Rosacea Triggers

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Enjoy Your Dining Experience By Avoiding Your Rosacea Triggers

Saturday, December 8th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

It’s time for a night out and you want to dine at your favorite restaurant, but you wonder, “Is it really worth the risk of exacerbating one of my rosacea triggers?” Well, the truth is that by being careful about your food choices and dining environment, you should be able to enjoy a nice meal and have a pleasant dining experience.

With rosacea, the first step in controlling any potential flare-ups is to be prepared. What do I mean by this? You need to know your personal food triggers, and make sure to avoid these foods if you see them on the menu.

But there are additional steps that you should take to ensure a pleasant night out. These include:

Don’t be Afraid to Ask!

If you are uncertain about the ingredients of a dish, ask the server to find out the ingredients. If it contains hot spices (black pepper, wasabi, cayenne pepper, etc.), find out if the meal can be made without them. If not, move on to your next selection.

Watch Your Alcohol Consumption

If alcohol is one of your rosacea triggers, minimize your intake. Alcohol, especially red wine, is a popular trigger with over 52% of respondents on a recent survey reporting that it was a serious contributor to flare-ups.

Manners be Damned - Blow on Your Soup!

Hot beverages are a well known rosacea trigger. So, if you have a desire for a hot soup, let it cool down before consuming. Or as an alternative, try one of the cold soups.

Avoid Foods that Irritate Your Condition

If you have identified certain foods, vegetables, or fruits that trigger a flare-up in your rosacea, try to avoid any entree or appetizer that may contain these items. Common food items that fit this category include:

tomatoes
spinach
chocolate
eggplant
citrus fruits
chicken livers
bananas
yogurt
sour cream
figs
avocados
liver
yeast extract (but bread is alright)
nuts
peas
beans
soy sauce

Choose Your Table Wisely

If you are like most diners, you want a table with a view, close to the musicians, or just a favorite spot. But don’t forget to avoid a hot location, such as, near a fireplace or heating vent. Dry heat is another common rosacea trigger and should be avoided.

As you know, rosacea can make your social life a little more challenging. But with a little thought and care, it doesn’t need to ruin your dining experience at your favorite restaurants. Just be aware of your triggers and try your best to avoid those that result in a flare-up of your condition.

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