Enjoy your Xmas Turkey

Most Christmas lunches are packed with nutrients thanks to them containing turkey and vegetables. However all the added extras that accompany the xmas lunch can quickly lead to a calorie overload.
Here are a few tips that will allow you to enjoy your meal without breaking the calorie bank.

1. Turkey is a great option as it is high in protein and lower in fat content than most other cuts of meat.
   
2. Don’t smother your turkey with oil, butter, margarine or lard when cooking it. If you must use oil, just brush a light coating over the turkey rather than pouring or spooning it over.
   
3. Before tucking into your meal, remove the skin from the turkey. Most of the fat is contained in the skin.
   
4. Fill your plate with vegetables of as many different colours as possible and avoid smothering the vegetables in butter.
   
5. If you’re going to use the meat juices to make gravy, make sure you drain off the fat first.
   
6. Avoid adding butter to the stuffing. Nobody will notice the difference when it is smothered in gravy.
   
7. Beware of all the extras such as cranberry sauce and white sauce as they only add calories and little else.
   
8. Drink 2 large glasses of water before eating as this will suppress your appetite and help you avoid overeating.

So make sure you enjoy your Christmas lunch or dinner without suffering the calorie overload that will lead to unwanted weight gain.