The ultimate festive health quiz

Is Christmas pudding healthy? Which yuletide film is the best for your wellbeing? And what’s the best hangover cure? Take our quiz to find out

ARE you a festive cracker, or a complete turkey when it comes to holiday season health knowledge? Take our quiz to discover if you’re a shining star at the top of the tree, or if your goose is well and truly cooked. Look out for bonus points as some questions have more than one correct answer, and some answers are worth two points.

1 Which of the presents brought by the three wise men has a health benefit? a) Gold b) Myrrh c) Frankincense 2 Which of these festive foods is the best way to maintain your energy levels? a) Turkey b) Pigs in blankets c) Dates d) After dinner mints 3

They will appear in almost every home on Christmas Day but which of these foods has the most vitamin C? a) Satsumas and mandarins b) Peas c) Brussels sprouts d) Parsnips 4

What’s the healthiest pudding to choose on the big day? a) Traditional Christmas pudding b) Chocolate roulade c) Meringue topped with fresh berries 5 We feel sleepy after eating turkey because it contains tryptophan.

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What after-lunch activity will boost the family’s health and wellbeing? a) Taking the kids to the park to try out their new bikes b) Charades c) Playing Super Mario and other video games 7

What’s a healthy film for all the family? a) A gripping action movie such as Die Hard b) A comedy classic such as Love Actually c) An uplifting classic such as It’s A Wonderful Life 8 Which of these tipples is most likely to leave you with a hangover? a) Champagne b) Beer c) Brandy 9

If you’re not already as stuffed as the turkey, what’s healthy to snack on after Christmas dinner? a) Nuts b) Stem ginger c) Cheese d) Mints 10

What’s the best painkiller for a hangover? a) Ibuprofen b) Paracetamol c) Aspirin