| Follow these simple tips and get the healthy eating | | | | the edge of hunger and give you a valuable serving of |
| habit in the run up to Christmas. | | | | fresh veg. |
| | | | 4. Plan to eat healthily Keep up the exercise even |
| 1. Cut down on sugar Tired all the time? Easy prey for | | | | though the weather is colder. Wrap up warm, and |
| every bug that's going? Beat winter health downturn | | | | walk briskly, every day. You're bound to be hungry |
| by cutting back on sugary foods, which make white | | | | when you return, so before you leave, set out a |
| blood cells less able to combat nasties. Up your intake | | | | healthy snack - put soup in a pan, get wholemeal |
| of fresh fruit and veg to keep immunity high. | | | | bread into the toaster ready to go, or fill a small bowl |
| 2. Keep temptations hidden It's a good idea to stock up | | | | with dried fruits and nuts. Make healthy eating easy, |
| slowly on festive goodies and spread the cost - but be | | | | and you won't be tempted to reach for the cookies. |
| sure to hide them away - well away - where you | | | | 5. Reduce consumption of booze Cut back on alcohol |
| won't be tempted before the holiday. Don't make your | | | | in the run up to the holiday season. When you feel like |
| careful shopping habits an excuse to turn Christmas | | | | a drink, wait for a while before you begin on the |
| into a month-long binge of unhealthy eating. | | | | alcohol, and instead pour a fruit juice or tomato juice |
| 3. Eat more fresh vegetables Serve a large mixed | | | | into an attractive glass, add ice, lemon and sip slowly. It |
| salad as an appetiser before the main course to take | | | | soon becomes an easy, alcohol-reducing habit. |