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This week I had to reach out to chef Gil at Marama to see what sort of delicious feast he was planning for Thanksgiving. I try to have a meal there whenever I visit because the quality of the food rivals any of my favorite restaurants. I know it will be keto with the best organic ingredients. My mouth still waters thinking about this crispy skin salmon, balsamic roasted brussels sprouts with cauliflower-turmeric emulsion and lilikoi caper beurre blanc dinner that Gil made from lilikoi (passion fruit) I picked from the Marama garden that day.
Holidays can require extra navigation for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, their caregivers, and their loved ones. Straying too far from routine and a healing diet can exacerbate symptoms. Since most of us don’t have a personal Marama Experience chef, here are some ways to navigate the Thanksgiving holiday from Leanne Chicksen.
If you are looking for some inspiration, here’s what’s on the menu for Thanksgiving Day at Marama.
Breakfast: Turkey-Sage Sausage Keto Casserole
Snack: Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Bites
Lunch: Caesar Salad with Roasted Salmon
Snack: Avocado Chocolate Protein Mousse
Dinner: Turducken roulade with green bean casserole and brown butter turnip mash
Dessert: Pumpkin spiced coconut cream cheese pie
Visit these links for recipes for cauliflower and turnip mash, the healthy twist on the classic green-bean casserole, and a leftover turkey stew.
I hope your Thanksgiving holiday is filled with more than just delicious food, and provides an opportunity for connection with your loved ones. I am grateful to have all of you as part of my mission to create a world without dementia.
Warmly,
Dr. Heather Sandison
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