Mince pies, mulled wine, servings from the cheese platter and candy canes leave many of us stuffed, and sluggish over the holidays, but many traditional Christmas foods are incredibly nutritious. Here are just a few examples:
Nuts
Every nut has a slightly different nutritional profile, but between them, a handful of nuts bring a host of vitamins, fibre, and good fats. Why not add them to stuffing, sprinkle over salads or roast your own gently to control the process? Admittedly, roasted and salted, or candied, they become more of a treat and less of one of the nutritious superfoods, so watch your intake on those!
Vegetables
You might think you don’t like Brussels sprouts, but that’s probably because you haven’t had them blanched and then lightly fried (in a healthy oil) with sage and chestnuts. The good news is that this cooking method leaves them tasting much better than the overly boiled sprouts you might have tried before, but also preserves their high Vitamin C content. They’re also high in fibre, folic acid, and potassium.
Carrots and roasted parsnip can be part of your holiday meal, bringing yet more fibre, folic acid, Vitamin C, and manganese to the table.
