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The healthy Christmas menu– AXA PPP healthcare’s alternative to too many festive treats

LONDON - December 22 2008

Looking for advice on how to have a healthy Christmas? If the present you’re dreaming of is to wake up in January without too many pounds to lose, then AXA PPP healthcare’s Nutrition & Fitness site and resident experts can help. The site’s jam packed full of top tips and savvy alternatives to fat-filled festive treats, check out a taster below so you can enjoy all the trimmings!

Nutrition & Fitness’  (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/) dietician Azmina Govindji suggests...

• Alternative Christmas menu – Fancy messing things up over Christmas and breaking the rules. Think olive oil, couscous, tomatoes – you’ll be full of energy on Boxing Day with these superfoods (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/eating_features4.html). Meat-free Christmas options will save you cash as well - maybe Slow-roasted winter vegetables (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/recipes_eating_23.html?axacmp=Nutandfit/forums)? Butternut squash risotto (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/recipes_mind_6.html?axacmp=Nutandfit/forums)? Spinach and ricotta lasagne (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/recipes_eating_8.html?axacmp=Nutandfit/forums)?

• Clever turkey dishes – Be smart with your turkey, whip up gorgeous pan-fried turkey steaks in creamy mushroom sauce (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/recipes_eating_21.html?axacmp=Nutandfit/forums) – enough to silence any Christmas traditionalist

• Christmas fish dishes - An appetising, super-healthy choice for a seasonal menu. Try smoked haddock with crème fraiche and chives  (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/recipes_eating_5.html?axacmp=Nutandfit/forums) served with oven-baked seasonal vegetables

• Christmas leftover recipes – Learn the art of making great meals from leftovers. Gets rid of the guilt about not clearing your plate– think Boxing Day salads, turkey curries, sandwiches, stir-fry’s or soups

Head to Nutrition and Fitness for more light Christmas tips (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/eating_features20.html?axacmp=Nutandfit/forums)

Plus, if on the big day only traditional Christmas fair will do, then remind yourself of the hidden goodness in the festive menu:
• Smoked salmon - Only 80 calories per portion and a good source of protein and omega-3 fats
• Roast turkey  - Protein-rich and low-fat, especially if you chose light meat like breast steaks
• Satsumas - Half your daily vitamin C in just one stocking-filler!
• Chestnuts - The only low-fat nut in existence and great for roasting

Learn more about Christmas menu benefits on AXA PPP healthcare’s Nutrition & Fitness (http://nutritionandfitness.axappphealthcare.co.uk/eating_features8.html?axacmp=Nutandfit/forums).
Christmas is the time of year to treat yourself but there’s easy ways to temper that with good food.  You can also look up your personalised fitness profiles on-site and get your health, nutrition, fitness and well-being questions answered. So you’re all ready to kick-start 2009 in fantastic health. Enjoy!