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Vital Juice

Nutrition

October 21, 2011

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How to have a very Paleo Thanksgiving.

What's off-limits on a Paleo Thanksgiving (and what if I can't resist)?

Because a strict Paleo diet is dairy-free, "Things like mashed potatoes can be difficult because of the milk and butter used in traditional recipes. You could instead use coconut butter as your fat but it'll give a different flavor profile that might not be welcomed by those who prefer traditional mashed potatoes. Personally, I'd rather do mashed sweet potatoes if I'm going to be flavoring with coconut butter because the flavors marry so well.

If you're dialed in on the diet generally but feel okay after the occasional cheat, then don't worry too much about a bit of butter and milk in your grandma's mashed potatoes--just don't eat the dinner rolls or stuffing when there are so many other Paleo-friendly options on the table."

Source: Allison Bojarski