Written by: Bonnie Feldman, DDS, MBA, Becca Malizia, BS
The holidays can be a difficult time of year for anyone trying to mind their waistline, let alone suffering from an autoimmune disease. Holiday sweets like candy and cookies are everywhere while the smells of hot cocoa and sugar filled lattes waft through the air. Not to mention, the added stress of holiday shopping and incoming family or travel plans. Clearly, it’s a problematic time for most, and especially those with an autoimmune disease.
Diet modifications and specific autoimmune protocols vary, but most include reducing if not completely eliminating gluten, dairy, processed foods and added sugars. Regardless, how can you enjoy the Holiday season without exacerbating your symptoms?
Don’t worry! Thankfully, there are many gluten-free, dairy-free, autoimmune protocol approved recipes that you can try without missing any of the guilty, symptom inducing ingredients.
Snacks and Sides
- Roasted (Non-Dairy) Ranch Pumpkin Seeds
Source: Wholefully
- Paleo Date Pumpkin Bars
Source: feastingonfruit
- Roasted Beet Dip
Source: Autoimmune Wellness
- Dairy & Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole
Source: Recipe source
Main Dishes
- Cauliflower Turmeric & Ginger Spiced Steaks
Sources: turmeric.com and berlinfullofbeans
- Delicious Herb Seasoned Turkey
Source: paleoonthego
Deserts and Digestifs
- Golden Milk Latte
Sources: bonappetite and fitmittenkitchen
- AIP Approved Pumpkin Pie
Source: grazedandenthused
- Non-Dairy Whipped Cream
Source: organicauthority
- Mango-Coconut Turmeric Spiced Cupcakes
Source: nirvanacakery
Which one of these is your favorite? Are there any delicious recipes we should try? Comment Below!