Making it through the holidays with food sensitivities

That time of year of has come where we spend more time with friends and family, get a few days off from work, attend holiday parties, and of course eat more. I'm sure a those of you with food sensitivities were forced to test your self control over the Thanksgiving holiday. I know I did. It helps to think about how you will handle a dinner situation before it happens. Here are four ways to enjoy the holidays without making yourself sick:

• Search for popular holiday recipes alternatives that you can make for your holiday dinner or take with you to a family dinner.
• Try to avoid the foods that you know will make your symptoms flare.
• If you are going to a holiday dinner, see if the host/hostess will be willing to work in some alternative foods that you can enjoy.
• And if it is just a holiday party, go by my mom's motto (who also has IC), "when in doubt, eat before you go."

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