Eating during the holidays isn’t the easiest thing for us Celiacs, but it doesn’t have to be horrible! Here are a few things to keep in mind. Typically any kind of meat doesn’t have gluten- just be careful of ham and the ingredients infused into it. I like to add a little “butter” (I use butter alternative) on the skin of my turkey to make it perfectly browned and crispy just if you’re lactose-intolerant don’t fall into that trap. Mashed potatoes are lactose city but can be countered by using any kind of broth (instead of cream or milk) with butter alternative or even olive oil-they taste just as good, if not better. Veggies you should be safe, except for the butter or bread crumb topping (like French Onion Green Bean Casserole.) NO NO NO stuffing! Pies, cookies, and cakes – you might want to bring your own. Don’t tell anyone it’s gluten and lactose free and see if anyone notices! I bet you they won’t. Just treat the holidays as if you’re going out to dinner – same concept. Be informed and be smart about what you put on your plate. Happy Holidays!
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