Let’s Talk Turkey

Christmas turkey on holiday tableHave you checked your calendar?

Thanksgiving is just a few days away!

If you happen to be new to the gluten-free lifestyle, you might be tearing your hair out right about now.

Perhaps you’ve even decided that the holidays are too much of a challenge and more than you can handle.

How will you ever get through it?

Well, this is true.

It might very well be a challenge.

That’s why my first suggestion is that you sign up for my FREE Holiday Gift – 38 Ways to be Gloriously Gluten-Free – Through the Holidays and Beyond.”

This Free holiday guide will arrive in your in-box daily, beginning November 25.

It’s full of tips, savvy suggestions and delicious gluten-free recipes designed to help you survive the holiday onslaught of tempting treats.

Cause let’s face it – in the weeks to come, your senses will be assaulted with treats of every kind, beginning with the Thanksgiving turkey and all the traditional side dishes.

Here’s what else you need to know before the big day:

  • The Thanksgiving turkey may contain gluten – so beware!
  • While gluten isn’t naturally present in turkey (or any meat) consider the basting solutions and seasonings – that’s where gluten can sneak in.
  • Generally speaking, brands like Butterball, Jennie-O and Diestel are gluten-free. (Diestel turkeys are also organic and sustainably raised).

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