Independence Day is coming up on Monday…are you fixin’ to party it up this 4th of July weekend? In an effort to help you party on Paleo, check out our 4th of July Survival Guide containing 10 tips for navigating a non-Paleo party and some tasty ideas if you’re hosting your own Paleo-palooza!
People are often shocked to discover that alcohol is allowed on the Paleo diet. Of course we should do our best to keep it in moderation, but having said that, let’s chat about the best booze to choose!
Not all alcohol is created equal and in general, you should opt for lighter-colored (clear) spirits over darker spirits (which contain more sugar). Ideal hard liquors are distilled from non-grain sources, or at least certified gluten-free. Just say NO to beer (it’s not Paleo) and wine is just fine! Some of my favorites are organic red wine (no sulfites added), potato vodka, and silver agave tequila. Speaking of tequila…have you tried our Paleo margarita recipe?!
While many folks like to use holidays as their cheat or ‘flex’ day, others (like myself) need to keep it more strictly Paleo. It’s sad when I hear people say they avoid being social because of their diet, or that they feel nervous eating at someone else’s home because they don’t want to fall off the Paleo wagon or seem rude.
Here’s a tip: tell people that you have food allergies…because you do…we all do! (Meaning, nobody really tolerates grains, legumes or other toxic foods without some degree of response from their immune system).
It’s a lot easier to simply tell people “I’m allergic” rather than getting into the nitty-gritty details of why you avoid eating certain foods. This trick can also help to get negative Nancy off your back when she starts nit-picking your dietary decisions. :) Consider bringing a dish (labeled with ingredients) to the gathering that you can eat and share with others too.
In my experience, people are actually quite interested in hearing why you choose to live and eat Paleo. In fact, the Paleo diet is a fantastic conversation-sparker!
Whether you’re navigating a non-Paleo party, hosting an epic celebration, or practicing independence this 4th of July, we wish you a safe, festive, and awesomely Paleo holiday!
In good health,
Kinsey Jackson, LMP, MS, CNS®
Paleo Plan Nutritionist
P.S. We have a GINORMOUS surprise lined up for you next week – be sure to check your email on Wednesday! :-)
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