The holidays will soon be upon us, and we all know food is a big part of the fun. This time of year presents the temptation of delicious meals whose ingredients don’t always fit the dietary guidelines Overcoming MS recommends.   On this episode of the Living Well with MS podcast we are pleased to welcome Ashley Madden, a full-time food lover and health enthusiast. She’s also a pharmacist, plant-based chef, certified holistic nutrition consultant and food photographer. Topics and timestamps 02:03 About Ashley and her passion for cooking  03:26 How long have you been following Overcoming MS?   05:20 Has it been challenging to switch to the Overcoming MS diet?   09:14 Best tips for making the transition to the Overcoming MS diet easier  11:53 Tips for making Overcoming MS-friendly holiday meals for large groups and smaller more intimate gatherings?  21:28 Special tips or meal ideas for holidays  31:37 Making Overcoming MS-friendly puddings and desserts  35:14 Top cooking advice when following an Overcoming MS compliant diet  More info and links: Read Ashley Madden’s food blog  New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS – begin your journey at our ‘Get started’ page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.