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Your stay-well plan for a HEALTHY CHRISTMAS

That long-awaited break is tantalisingly near, but how do you dodge the numerous winter bugs, coughs and colds that are standing between you and the celebrations? Jo Waters asks the experts

HAIR of the DOG, SOGGY SPROUTS & OTHER FESTIVE FANCIES …unwrapped!

Some of the received ‘wisdom’ handed out at Christmas is at best misleading and at worst, potentially dangerous. Dietitian Juliette Kellow dispels the season’s most popular food and drink myths to help you stay healthy and happy over the holidays

Is December making your head hurt?

If tension headaches have become a Christmas tradition in your household, finding your triggers and taking a few of Dawn’s simple precautions could help see you through without pain

IT COULD BE IRON DEFICIENCY

Low iron is the most common nutritional shortfall in the UK, affecting mainly girls and women. Even before it becomes a full-blown deficiency it can cause a range of symptoms. Jo Waters reveals what to watch out for

DIGITAL DETOX How to go cold turkey

Is your precious time off really best spent checking

IN JANUARY’S healthy food GUIDE

Finally beat sugar, fat and carb cravings to lose the

References

Your guide to the research behind this month’s stories and features

Nutrition lowdown

We cut through the science to help you work out how our recipes – and the foods you buy in the supermarket – fit into a balanced, healthy diet

Get into the Christmas spirit without a drink

Andy Ramage, former athlete, author and co-founder

What to cook in December

MAKE MAGIC Celebrate the season with light, spicy canapés, a sumptuous veggie showstopper, low-cal comfort food, treats, sweets and easy meals full of nutrients

Healthy TONIGHT!

Add more colour to your winter menu with easy suppers that bring a wide range of nutrients to the table

6pm panic

This speedy supper is the perfect catch if you need to increase your oily fish intake

Dinner for one

Big on lavour, colour and crunch, this satisfying but easy bowl has it all

’ tis the season … for COMFORT FOOD

Stressed? Tired? At this busy time of year, we need fuel – without excess calories. Here are four delicious ways to get satisfaction

ONE BATCH MAKES TWO

Our easy veggie chilli doubles up as a base for a second meal in a hurry – perfect after another late-night shopping session

What the best dressed salads are wearing

Go beyond a drizzle of oil or dollop of mayonnaise

SAUSAGE ROLLS

If you don’t consider your festive table complete without a nicely seasoned sausage roll, you’ll love our low-cal, herby chicken and filo version

Christmas 2018 PLANT-BASED by popular demand***

Chances are, this year you’ll be catering for a vegan or veggie. It could be a friend for supper or a relative on Christmas Day. To make it simple, delicious and healthy, we asked the experts at Mindful Chef to conjure up some recipe magic

OUR FAVOURITE VEGGIE CANAPÉS

Served with drinks when the neighbours come round or before dinner on New Year’s Eve, these tried and tested recipes are a healthy way to do nibbles

FRUIT ‘n’ NUT TREATS made FOR GIVING

Dates, figs, cranberries and pistachios make rich and nutritious bites for a party platter – or box them up to offer as edible gifts

MAKE IT BERRY SPECIAL

Plunder the freezer for berries to make our pretty crowd-pleasers that go easier on calories, saturated fat and sugars

WIN! A Panasonic microwave

If you’d like to cook fresh, homemade, family-friendly

What’s the deal with VITAMIN D?

YOU MAY KNOW that vitamin D is essential for bone health

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YOUR DIET PLAN YOUR WAY

The delicious, nutritious and versatile way to lose weight and keep it off for good

READY, STEADY, sparkle!

If cold weather, fatigue and an enthusiastic start

THE X-MAS FACTOR

Easy fitness for the holidays

Boxed up and ready to enjoy

Put a little something for yourself under the Christmas

HOT LIST

Niamh Leonard-Bedwell has special diets covered, and