Christmas Dinner Alternatives
You could be led to thinking that being mindful of weight maintenance on the most calorific day of the year is in impossible feat. However, a few simple swaps and you will be cooking up a feast for the eyes and waistline in no time.
Original:
- Dark turkey meat
Healthy alternatives:
- White turkey meat, skinless
- Salmon
- Chicken breast, skinless
- Lean beef
- Nut roast
Original:
- Processed gravy
Healthy alternative:
- Drained turkey juices
Original:
- Roast potatoes
Healthy alternatives:
- Wild rice
- Baked sweet potato
- Butternut squash mash
- Boiled potatoes
- Roast parsnips and carrots
Original:
- Sausage meat stuffing
Healthy alternative:
- Cranberry and quinoa stuffing
- Roasted chestnut or mushroom stuffing
- Apricot and hazelnut stuffing
Original:
- Vegetables fried and roasted in butter and sugar
Healthy alternatives:
- Red cabbage, cooked with minimal sugar
- Root vegetables, cooked with a splash of extra virgin olive oil
- Any vegetable boiled, but cook so it retains some bite to keep as much as the nutrients as possible
- Cook with plenty of herbs and spices for extra flavour
Original:
- Pudding topped with custard, brandy butter, cream or ice cream
Healthy alternative:
- Enjoy your favourite pudding with a dollop of 0% fat Greek yoghurt
- Swap pudding for roasted fruit such as pears or peaches
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