6 Healthy Christmas Foods to Enjoy

17 Dec 6 Healthy Christmas Foods to Enjoy

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Christmas can often lead to over indulgence of less than healthy foods. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Worried that party season and Christmas meals and gatherings will derail your diet? Here are some delicious healthy Christmas foods to enjoy this festive season.

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WHAT ARE THE HEALTHIEST CHRISTMAS FOODS?

Christmas dinner itself can be a fairly healthy meal, especially if you load your plate with lots of vegetables, with Brussels sprouts and red cabbage rich in vitamin C and carrots packed with B vitamins. But Christmas Day isn’t limited to the main meal, and Christmas food isn’t limited to Christmas Day! So over the festive period, what are the best foods to stock up on for some indulgent feasting that won’t completely derail your diet? From smoked salmon for breakfast to fruit and nuts and dark chocolate for afternoon snacking, here are the healthiest Christmas foods. Make a note of them for your next Christmas party, whether you’re hosting or wondering what to take along with you!

SMOKED SALMON

Smoked salmon pairs perfectly with scrambled eggs for a delicious Christmas morning breakfast. Salmon is a rich source of heart healthy omega 3 and is also packed with protein which will help keep you fuller for longer. Eating protein rich foods for breakfast also helps to prevent snacking later in the day. Opt for wild or organic salmon if possible.

Buy it: M&S Organic Smoked Salmon or Forman & Field Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon 

DARK CHOCOLATE

Skip the sugar-filled Quality Street and Celebrations and choose a healthier chocolate this Christmas. Opt for dark chocolate with a minimum 70% cocoa content. Not only does high quality dark chocolate typically contain less sugar than other varieties, it also contains beneficial minerals including iron, magnesium and manganese. Studies have found that dark chocolate may improve blood flow and help to slightly lower the blood pressure. Try making homemade chocolate bark topped with dried cranberries and toasted hazelnuts.

Buy it: Chocolate & Love Organic 80% Dark Chocolate 

CRANBERRIES

Cranberries are rich in health promoting phytochemicals, vitamin c and fibre help your support healthy digestive function. Try making cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries, orange zest, ground clove, water and xylitol – a natural sugar free sweetener.

Buy it: Sainsbury’s Frozen Cranberries 

NUTS

Unroasted, unsalted nuts are well known for their health benefits. What’s more festive than cracking open nuts from their shell in front of the fire? Walnuts are a vegan source of Omega 3 and almonds have been found to have cholesterol-lowering properties. Brazil nuts are a source of selenium – an essential nutrient needed for the healthy functioning of the immune system.

Buy it: Waitrose Christmas Mixed Nuts in Shells

SEAFOOD

Seafood is protein rich, low in carbohydrates and calories and a good source of nutrients. A beautiful seafood platter works well paired with a mixed leaf salad and homemade olive oil mayonnaise which can be flavoured with lemon or dill. Enjoy it as a Christmas Eve dinner or as the starter at your Christmas lunch.

But it: The Fish Society Plat Des Fruits De Mer – Cooked Shellfish Platter

CHESTNUTS

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire? A tray of freshly roasted chestnuts is a wonderful festive snack. Chestnuts also work well in a homemade soup or chopped and added into salads. If you don’t have an open fire, check out the BBC’s guide for advice on how best to roast your chestnuts in the oven.

Buy it: Waitrose Christmas Chestnuts 

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