CHEAT IT AND EAT IT
Satiating By Numbers
’Tis not the time for macro-counting, but a few tweaks will ensure that your feast delivers more flavour with less fallout
Let’s get one thing straight: ’tis not the season for saintly restraint or meticulous macro-counting. But in the year-long pursuit of better health, knowledge is power – and a little goes a long way. Know what’s on your plate and you can ensure the choices you make deliver maximum pleasure with minimum fallout. Here’s your guide to winning the numbers game
1,200 kcal
Double cream, 50ml, 230kcal | Port, 75ml, 115kcal Christmas pudding, ¼, 390kcal | Dessert wine, 250ml, 220kcal Brandy butter, 40g, 245kcal
1,200 kcal
Turkey breast, 150g, 180kcal | Gravy, 50ml, 40kcal | Sprouts, 100g, 55kcal | Butter, 8g, 70kcal Cranberry sauce, 15g, 30kcal | Dry white wine, 125ml, 90kcal | Roast parsnips, 100g, 100kcal Grilled chilli prawns, 120g, 115kcal | Large green olives, 50g, 90kcal Turkey thigh, 100g, 140kcal | Roast potatoes, 210g, 290kcal
400 kcal
Root vegetable crisps, 40g, 200kcal Mixed nuts, 35g, 200kcal
400 kcal
Champagne, 2 x 100ml glasses, 150kcal Quality Street chocolates, 3, 130kcal Chocolate truffles, 2, 120kcal
600 kcal
Pigs in blankets, 5, 240kcal Cauliflower cheese, 200g, 175kcal Roast potatoes, 3 large, 185kcal
600 kcal
Mini chipolatas, 4, 205kcal | Yorkshire puddings, 2, 90kcal Cranberry stuffing, 30g, 85kcal | Sweet potato mash, 200g, 140kcal | Roasted sprouts, 100g, 80kcal
800 kcal
Custard, 80ml, 110kcal Syrup sponge pudding, 110g, 370kcal Bailey’s Irish coffee, 2, 320kcal
800 kcal
Fresh berries, 100g, 35kcal | Meringue, 55g, 50kcal Light vanilla ice cream, 200ml, 140kcal Double espresso, 5kcal | Mince pie, 150g, 215kcal Milk chocolate coins, 7, 135kcal Christmas cake, 60g, 220kcal
1,000kcal
Blue Stilton, 60g, 250kcal | Cream crackers, 4, 150kcal Cream cheese, 50g, 145kcal | Sausage rolls, 2, 140kcal Eggnog, 2 x 175ml, 315kcal
1,000kcal
Extra mature cheddar, 35g, 125kcal | Cream crackers, 4, 150kcal Cocktail sausages, 5, 110kcal | Slice of white bread, 95kcal Parma ham, 2 slices, 90kcal | Smoked salmon, 60g, 110kcal Light cream cheese, 30g, 60kcal | Mini salmon canapés, 2, 90kcal Red wine, 125ml, 100kcal | Gin and slimline tonic, 70kcal