Have yourself a GUILT FREE gourmet Christmas by following these tantalising tips from our stars for a mouthwatering, healthy and festive lunch
The average person consumes 6,000 calories on Christmas Day. And while it’s the one time of the year that it’s acceptable to be a little indulgent, there are a few simple tweaks that will transform even healthy food into a festive feast.
‘Celebrity chefs in particular have been criticised for their fat, sugar and salt-laden recipes, especially at Christmas,’ says dietician Helen Bond. ‘But many of them have now come up with options that aren’t swimming in butter and added sugars.’
Here, we round up the recipes with clever twists that mean you can have still have a mouthwatering Christmas meal – even if you’re watching your waistline…
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