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With the holidays coming up. What are your three favorite holiday sides?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Austell, GA

For me the three are:
#1 Sausage cornbread stuffing.
#2 Candied Yams.
#3 Callord greens with Mustard greens seasoned with smoked meat.

Good eatin

September 5
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A MyMSTeam Member

Oh, @A MyMSTeam Member, The very BEST arancini I had was in London, anywhere else just does not compare. I even made my own, just not the same. ❤️

September 6 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

Candied yams and Turkey stuffing w/ squash.

September 5
A MyMSTeam Member

I love stuffed mushrooms, candied yams and arancini (fried rice balls)

September 5
A MyMSTeam Member

My daughter in law's baked beans, sweet potato casserole (It does not have marshmallows), cranberry fluff, which can be a salad or a dessert

September 5
MyMSTeam

Now that's a holiday spread worth celebrating! 🎉 Those all sound absolutely delicious. Since MS and diet can go hand in hand, here's a fun thought — your collard and mustard greens are actually a superstar choice for MS!

Leafy greens are highly recommended for people with MS because they provide key nutrients that support Show Full Answer

Now that's a holiday spread worth celebrating! 🎉 Those all sound absolutely delicious. Since MS and diet can go hand in hand, here's a fun thought — your collard and mustard greens are actually a superstar choice for MS!

Leafy greens are highly recommended for people with MS because they provide key nutrients that support brain and nerve health. So that #3 pick is doing double duty — tasting amazing AND potentially helping your MS symptoms like fatigue and brain fog.

Here are a few small MS-friendly tweaks to consider for your holiday sides:

- Collard & Mustard Greens — Already a winner! Just watch the sodium in smoked meats
- Candied Yams — Try reducing added sugar, which can be inflammatory for people with MS. A little cinnamon and maple syrup can still keep them delicious
- Cornbread Stuffing — Consider a gluten-free cornbread base, which may be easier on MS symptoms for some people

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed! Small swaps don't have to mean sacrificing flavor. Most importantly, savor every bite and enjoy the time with your loved ones. 🍽️

September 5

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