Do You Know Your Nuts From Your Wotsits?
Take our fun food quiz to find out whether you’ll make healthy choices this Christmas!
1 You’ve heard antioxidants are great for cardiovascular health, so you load up your Christmas shopping trolley with antioxidant-rich goodies. Which do you eat first when you get home? A. Chocolate – you can never have too much chocolate. B. Christmas pudding – the fruit is loaded with antioxidants. C. A fresh fruit salad. It might not be the most seasonal choice, but fresh fruit is nutrient-rich, full of antioxidants and high in fibre. It’s delicious too! 2 You want to make a seasonal vegetarian dish for your daughter-in-law, but she’s very health conscious and choosy. Which of these do think she’ll enjoy the most? A. Deep fried goats’ cheese with sweet cranberry sauce. B. Tagliatelle with a herby tomato sauce and cheese topping. C. Nut roast with lots of mixed vegetables.
3 You're worried about eating too much salt and ending up with raised blood pressure, so when looking at Christmas snacks you choose the option with the lowest salt per 100g. Which snacks do you take home? A. Jacob’s Mini Cheddars – they don’t taste salty. B. Walkers’ ready salted crisps – they're so light, they can't be too bad. C. KP salted peanuts.
4 You enjoy an alcoholic tipple but are watching your weight, so you'll be choosing lower calorie drinks this Christmas. Which of these drinks has the fewest calories per 100ml? A. Bailey’s Irish Cream – something that tastes this good can’t be too bad for you, can it? B. Wine – everyone’s favourite tipple. C. Cider – it’s made from healthy apples!
5 You’re keen to choose healthy meats because you value a good source of protein in your diet. Meat contains all the essential amino acids that your body needs to heal, restore itself and function properly. Which meats are at the top of your Christmas shopping list? A. Pigs in blankets (sausages wrapped in bacon) – you enjoy variety and mixing things up a bit! B. Streaky bacon rolls or spirals, because they’re festive and fun! C. Turkey because it’s lean with a high level of tryptophan, which supports good sleep… and boy, could you do with a good night’s sleep!
6 You're not a huge fan of Brussels sprouts, but you've decided to have some with your Christmas dinner this year. Why? A. They give you wings! B. They only grow in Brussels, so they may become subject to import tariffs when we leave the EU. C. They’re loaded with health-boosting vitamins, minerals, and phytoestrogens, so they’ll keep you fit and healthy into the New Year!
7 You're looking for a healthy non-alcoholic alternative to wine. There are so many to choose from – it can be hard to decide. Which drink do you select? A. Alcohol-free wine. B. A juice drink with added sugars. C. 100% pure red grape juice, because it’s rich in antioxidants which are good for your heart. 8 Chocolates are always popular at Christmas time. It wouldn’t be Christmas without some Lindt or Quality Street indulgence! Which of these chocolates would you choose for their health benefits? A. A milk chocolate fountain, because trying to catch the liquid chocolate, as it dribbles over the edge, always has you in fits of laughter... and laughter is good for your health! B. Chocolate creams, toffees, nut and raisin selection boxes, because variety is the spice of life. Fruit and nut fillings are healthy too, of course. C. Dark chocolate, 85% cocoa solids, because it’s rich in antioxidants and small amounts may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.