More and more habitancy are realizing the benefits of eating a menu of natural, gluten-free and preservative-free foods. Moms all over the world are joining Crossfit gyms and adapting their meal plans to concentrate more paleo meals - and are seeing broad benefits from it.
But the holiday season is right colse to the angle and sticking to a menu of wholesome foods can be a trying time for anyone. Luckily, "eating paleo" doesn't have to stand in the way of you enjoying holiday parties and fellowship with house and friends. In fact, with a itsybitsy planning, throwing a wholesome holiday party can a piece of paleo cake.
1. Plan for paleo.
This is probably the most important step to throwing the excellent paleo bash. If you don't plan to ensue your diet, it's likely you won't. So write out some some invitations and make sure you contain the following information:
Date
Time
Place
Address
(If your paleo party is potluck-style, contain this phrase:) Bring a paleo dish!
(If you will be providing all menu items, contain this phrase:) Menu will be paleo-style!
Rsvp/Contact information
If you're following a literal, paleo menu, think hosting an alcohol-free party, and be sure you make note of that in your invitation, too.
2. Plan your menu and don't be afraid to offer suggestions.
You might think that request habitancy to bring a paleo dish is request a lot; it's really not. If you're familiar with the the paleo foods list, you know that paleo foods are not weird, involved or hard-to-find. In fact, paleo foods are easy to find and in many cases easier to cook than primary holiday party foods! Plan your menu ahead of time, and if your party will be potluck-style, don't be shy about giving your guests ideas about what to bring. Just add a itsybitsy note at the bottom of the invitation about what foods will best go with the party theme/menu.
Here are a few paleo-style suggestions, which you can give to habitancy when they ask you what they should bring:
Hamburger
Steaks
Chicken breasts
Olives
Vegetable tray
Salsa
Guacamole
Deviled eggs
Bean-free chili
Ham
Turkey
3. Decorate, delegate and celebrate!
Some conclusion comments about planning your paleo-style holiday party -- remember: this party is about having a good time with your loved ones. Don't stress the small stuff. Put the majority of your holiday decorations up at least a week or so before your party and deep-clean your house no less than three days before so you only have light straightening to do the the day of. Be sure to delegate some of the housework to your spouse, kids or housemates and be sure everyone in the household knows what day and time the party will embark on so that they are all ready on time, too. It will help make for a stress-free day and a fun, wholesome celebration.
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