'Tis the season to be healthy! 12 steps to a healthy festive season.

12 STEPS to a healthy FESTIVE SEASON it can take 3 months to lose excess festive weight Make sure your breakfast is nutritious. Try a smoothie, fruit selection or porridge to reduce It is essential to plan ahead for this busy period. Make a checklist to help you stay on top of your daily tasks and reduce stress. cravings later in the day. Eaten or drunk too much? Take some milk thistle Eat light meals so you can enjoy supplements to relieve symptoms of overindulgence. the occasional snack during the day, and eat slowly to avoid indígestion. on average, we gain over 1lb during the festive period Take time during each day to relax and de-stress. Listen to music, watch a favourite movie or take a Don't be afraid to Do online accept help planning and making meals. Try not to make overly complicated dishes so you have more time to spend with family and friends. shopping to take advantage of the best discounts from the comfort of long bath. your living room. the average person consumes 6000 calories on Christmas Day When grazing on nibbles, try to stick to one handful, and opt for fruit, nuts and olives, instead of cheese, crisps and dips. Use a pedometer. The average person burns 400 calories each day from 10,000 steps (walking for one hour). Plus, walking reduces stress. If you drink, go for wine or spritzers rather than calorific cocktails or creamy liqueurs. Plus, lighter coloured drinks may help reduce hangovers. During dinner, choose white meat from the turkey and remove the skin. Swap white potatoes with sweet potatoes or parsnips. Prepare as much food as you can on Christmas eve; e.g. peel veg and store it in the fridge, so you have time to relax on Christmas Day.