HOLIDAY SURVIVAL FOR THE PALEO-MINDED
When it comes to a proper diet, it's often hard to stick to healthy choices throughout the holidays. If you don't plan ahead, you will increase your chances of giving in to those delicious holiday temptations. Although a treat or two won't kill you, here are some tips that are helpful year-round, but especially handy during the holiday season. 1. Make It Yourself. Going to Grandma’s for those holiday dinners is probably one of the most stressful activities on your list because it means potentially offending those who think you should be having two helpings of their famous candied yams. By abstaining, you’re never going to fully please everyone, but bring along an item to share that’s absolutely paleo-friendly and you'll not only have something to munch on, but you could also help quiet the objections being voiced around you. 2. Play Host. If celebrations tend to float around, consider volunteering to put on this year’s feast. Not only can you provide a table full of paleo-friendly foods, but you can show your family and friends how easy it is (with a few alterations) to make a meal that’s delicious as well as healthy. LIVEWELL CHATS (TLC —The Livewell Chat) Come and learn applicable information for you and your family’s health! Call our office to register for free.
And when your favorite Aunt Sue asks for the recipe for your famous paleo potatoes, well … chances are, next time dinner’s at her place, those babies might just show up on the menu. 3. Take It in Stride. We all know at least one food pusher in the family, whether it’s your mother-in-law, your sister, or that one crazy uncle. But the truth about food pushers is that it’s not usually about you— it’s about them. Maybe they want to feel better about themselves. They see you looking and feeling good and they want a piece of the pie. Perhaps they're worried about you. Without knowing how a balanced paleo diet actually works, they may fret about your limited diet. Or maybe they're trying to make sure you appreciate them—part of your mom’s feelings of value may come from seeing others enjoy her cooking (namely, those non-paleo- friendly strudel bites). The major point to remember in these situations is that it’s okay to say “No thank you.” You don’t have to explain your diet or your reasons. But if you can determine why a person is being a food pusher, you might be able to get to the heart of the matter and reassure them in a way that addresses the problem beneath the dumplings.
TOMATO BASIL FRITTATA
Ingredients • 10 large eggs • 5 bacon slices, cut into small chunks • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced • 4 ounces baby spinach leaves • 2 small ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 3 teaspoons whole grain or homemade mustard • Fresh basil leaves to taste (for garnish) • 1 tablespoon paleo cooking fat or clarified butter • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. Whisk eggs and mustard in a bowl and season to taste. 3. Heat the cooking fat in an ovenproof skillet over mediumheat. Cook the bacon and onion until the onion is golden (about 5 to 6 minutes). 4. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for another minute or two or until the spinach wilts. 5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook until it hardens just a little and place the tomatoes on top. 6. Once the frittata is set around the edges but still runny in the center, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the frittata turns a nice golden color. 7. Sprinkle some basil leaves on top and serve.
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