Love your festive leftovers

Yesterday we ate, drank and were merry – and wasted a lot of food! Here nutritionist reveals how to put those festive leftovers in your body rather than the bin

Juliette Kellow

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■ Nutrition know-how: Turkey is rich in a protein building block called tryptophan, which is used to make serotonin in the brain. This helps us feel happier and calmer – perfect for combatting festive stress.

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■ Nutrition know-how: Sausage meat stuffing can be high in fat and salt, but breadcrumbs provide starchy carbs and those containing nuts and/or dried fruit have more fibre, vitamins and minerals.

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■ Nutrition know-how: Veg provide fibre and nutrients like vitamins A and C, potassium, folate and healthpromoting phytochemicals.

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