Easy ways to cut 800 cals from Christmas lunch
The average person eats 4,000 calories on Christmas Day alone – these sneaky tricks will slash them from your meal without even noticing!
Posted: 17 December 2010
by Laura Potter and Wendy Golledge
THE MEAT
As healthy meats go, traditional turkey tops the charts - it has 75% less saturated fat than goose and is packed with B vitamins, selenium and mood-boosting tryptophan. By steering clear of the skin you can slash 70 cals and 6g fat a mouthful - enough to earn you a couple of extra Quality Street. And for serious fat-busting, pierce the skin before cooking and insert sprigs of herbs - it not only drains out fat, but gives a flavour boost, too.
CALORIE SAVING 183
Here's your step-by-step guide to cooking a healthy turkey dinner
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