Welcome Living Well with MS where we are pleased to welcome professional holistic chef Jack McNulty as our guest. In this episode, we have curated a set of commonly asked questions around holiday cooking. With the onslaught of the holidays upon us, people following the Overcoming MS program face challenges in making traditional holiday recipes compliant with their dietary choices. Jack has had ample experience in navigating healthy eating and holiday food fun. Following Overcoming MS dietary guidelines doesn’t mean you have to forgo the joy of holiday eating.
Topics and Timest...
Welcome Living Well with MS where we are pleased to welcome professional holistic chef Jack McNulty as our guest. In this episode, we have curated a set of commonly asked questions around holiday cooking. With the onslaught of the holidays upon us, people following the Overcoming MS program face challenges in making traditional holiday recipes compliant with their dietary choices. Jack has had ample experience in navigating healthy eating and holiday food fun. Following Overcoming MS dietary guidelines doesn’t mean you have to forgo the joy of holiday eating.
Topics and Timestamps:
03:32 How do I keep from ‘cheating’ when I’m around family and everyone is eating food I can’t eat or enjoy?
07:10 Do you have any ideas for sweets I could make for the holidays?
13:45 This is my first year with MS, I’m new to Overcoming MS and I am struggling to come up with ideas for food I can enjoy during the holidays. Any suggestions?
24:44 I’m confused about chocolate and what is recommended on the Overcoming MS diet.
35:25 What’s the difference between Dutch-process Cocoa and Cocoa? Are both Overcoming MS-recommended? Is raw cocoa better than cocoa?
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More info and links:
- Check out this blog post on 5 tips to avoid binge eating during the holidays.
- Here’s a link to Jack’s blog post about holiday cooking ideas.
- Want more cooking ideas? Check out the Overcoming MS cookbook
- Here’s an in-depth article on the effects of alkalization on cocoa.
- Learn about the difference between Dutch processed and natural cocoa.
- Learn about the difference between cocoa and cacao.
- Subscribe to Jack’s newsletter publication on weekly vegan recipes here.
- Connect with Jack: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
- New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page
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