Just some simple tips for the festive season if you are watching your diet:
Easy on the stuffing - one dessert spoon is ample
Be careful with the portion sizes of root vegetables - carrots, parsnip, turnip, etc.
Potatoes are always one to watch - 2 to 3 small is ample
Go for fruit based desserts, fruit salads, fruit pavlova and avoid those christmas puddings and mince pies
Starters - try prawn cocktail, melon, salmon, etc.

Get some exercise in over the holidays - a few 5k runs and some light resistance work. That’ll help keep off the pounds

The most important one - Watch your portion sizes as most people eat for 2-3 people!!