Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Christmas
The holiday season is a culinary adventure filled with festive favourites that double as a treasure trove of essential nutrients and fibre. Nature's pharmacy showcases a vibrant palette of colours, herbs, and spices, offering a delectable boost to overall well-being.
Elevate your festive feast
Don’t discard your turkey bones
Maximise the goodness of your holiday leftovers by transforming turkey bones into a collagen-rich stock. Collagen, a crucial scaffolding protein, is abundantly found in connective tissues like skin, bones, and blood.
Increase your vitamin C intake for radiant health
Maximise the goodness of your holiday leftovers by transforming turkey bones into a collagen-rich stock. Collagen, a crucial scaffolding protein, is abundantly found in connective tissues like skin, bones, and blood.
Support your gut
Infuse your mince pie mix with gut-friendly goodness by stewing apples with cinnamon, unleashing the digestive-supporting nutrient, pectin.
Explore plant-powered delights: ditch the meat
Nourish your gut and alleviate inflammation with plant-powered meals. From nut roasts to baked butternut squash and vegetable-based wellingtons, these delightful options promise a healthful dining experience.
Combat inflammation with anti-inflammatory foods
If you're battling health issues linked to inflammation, consider a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods like salmon, fruits, vegetables, and a variety of herbs and spices. Explore your inflammatory marker levels with our high sensitivity CRP test for a deeper understanding.
Keep an eye on your gluten intake: test your gliadin levels
The proteins in gluten may impact gut barrier integrity, triggering immune responses. Test your gliadin levels and immune response to 200+ foods to ensure a balanced and tailored approach.
Spice up your dishes: a year-round affair
Spices aren't just for Christmas! Embrace the antimicrobial and antiviral powers of herbs and spices year-round. Choices like cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric can elevate your culinary experience and fortify your immune defences.
Limit sugar, caffeine & alcohol: a balanced approach
Navigate the temptations of the season by being mindful of biochemical stressors. Limit consumption of sugary products, caffeine, and alcohol, opting instead for treats low in these elements to maintain a balanced diet.
Manage your stress levels: check your HPA Axis and Stress Function
The holiday season can be stressful, affecting your overall well-being. Consider our HPA Axis and Stress Function test to understand your stress response and take steps toward a healthier, more balanced you.
Stay hydrated: cheers to a hydrated holiday season
Amidst festive toasts, remember to stay hydrated with plenty of water. Ensure optimal hydration by monitoring the colour of your urine. Infuse water with fruits, herbs, or botanicals for a flavourful twist without extra calories and sugar.
Before curating your Christmas feast, take the uncertainty out of your health journey and treat yourself to a FoodPrint test to support your health. Improved health going into the New Year could be the best present of all.
Here's to a hydrated and happy holiday season!
