BALANCING Your Plate
The festive period is commonly recognised as the ultimate time of over-indulgence – with Christmas dinner bringing a host of calorie-laden savoury dishes to the table, followed by sticky and sweet puddings, crammed full of sugar and saturated fat; booze-filled beverages and late night snacks that likely contain more salt than you’d ever imagine. But don’t shy away at the thought – there’s no need to over-obsess on how tight your jeans may be by January – instead, focus on making your festive diet balanced in both flavour and nutrients and most of all, allow yourself to enjoy the holiday!