How to make meals with multiple food allergies and diets

Hi reader, My daughter is sensitive to gluten and my son doesn't do well with dairy. I personally don't do well with corn, and my husband is currently on the GAPS diet. None of us have "official" allergies, but knowing that certain food groups upset our tummies and our digestive system means we avoid those foods… and cooking is just as difficult as it would be if we had an official diagnosis. When I first started cooking with these sensitivities, I tried finding recipes that were just like the foods we ate BEFORE, only allergy-friendly. That didn't get me very far. Those recipes called for ingredients I had never heard of, EXPENSIVE ingredients, and frankly, I wasn't even sure if we'd like the meal anyway. I mean, why would I ever guess that cashews would taste like cheese?! This is about the time I realized that I was making it harder than it needed to be. Instead of trying to REPLACE ingredients with allergy-friendly ingredients, I needed to find recipes that were allergy-friendly in the first place. That meant changing some of the places I went to find recipes, and it also meant making meals that could be adapted to each person's allergies at the table. After all, my daughter LOVES cheese, my son LOVES bread, and I can eat gluten and dairy without any issues. If you cook for multiple diets and allergies, I encourage you to create a list of 3 meals that have a common "core" and can be tailored to fit each person's dietary requirements. A good example of this is a baked potato bar. Each person can top the potato as they like - avoiding the foods they can't have - and no one has any upset tummies later on! By the way, I have to confess that this "core" meal idea isn't entirely my own. I struggled big time when I first found out about my kids' sensitivities. I knew I wasn't the first to pave the road in this area, so I reached out to someone who has "been there, done that" when it comes to clean eating and food allergies. Being able to do this - to talk to someone who shared the same healthy living lifestyle about how THEY do things - was PRICELESS. And it was a complete game-changer for me. That's one of the reasons why my readers love Real Food Reboot so much! It's a free 10-day challenge showing you how easy it is to ditch processed food and take baby steps towards clean eating AND how to do it while saving money at the same time. We run this just once a year, and it's just in time for your new year goals! Join the challenge today! ♥ Tiffany PS - You're invited! Our Real Food Reboot 10-day challenge starts January 1. Click here to see all the details! . . . If you'd prefer to not hear about this challenge, click HERE and I won't email you about it again. Popular on the Blog this Week Stove-Top Mac and Cheese If you're craving the ultimate comfort food, here is the BEST homemade easy mac and cheese recipe! Made on the stove top with only real food ingredients, this mac and cheese is quick & easy, oh-so-creamy, and perfect for the entire family! Read More Here   The Best Healthy Foods to Buy in Bulk We buy in bulk to save money, but which items won't go bad over time? Here's a great list of 20+ healthy foods that will last at least a year in storage. Check out my other articles on how to afford organic food and my 20 ways to save money on real food in the kitchen. Read More Here   20+ Easy Breakfast Ideas  Busy school mornings mean healthy breakfast ideas. Here is an awesome list of 20 fast breakfast options for school, ready in less than 5 minutes and bursting with flavor! Options like blueberry baked oatmeal and easy-to-make smoothies. Read More Here   Freshly Updated How to Make Homemade Bisquick Homemade Bisquick comes together in less than 5 minutes, giving you all of the convenience and classic flavor of the yellow box, without the unnecessary additives and sweeteners. Save money and mix up a batch today!  Read More Here  Practical Ways to Save on Groceries Today 5 Practical Ways to Save Money on Groceries. Simple tips that work for any family, any budget. Use every week to trim food costs and stick to your budget. Also, learn how to make a meal plan.  Read More Here

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