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Avocado
Rich, creamy, filling and oh-so good for you. Pound for pound, avocados contain more skin-friendly vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, fibre, folic acid and potassium than any other fruit.
How to eat: Chop in half, remove the stone and fill with some dressed crayfish tails. Sit on a bed of mixed baby leaves and there you have a delicious dinner party starter.
Chocolate
Yes, you read that right. However, before you delve into the super-sized tub of Quality Street, bear in mind not all chocolate is created equal. Whilst most chocolate is inflammatory and fattening, dark chocolate (70% cocoa plus) is low glycemic and contains a variety of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Dark chocolate also contains theobromine, which research shows hardens tooth enamel and prevents tooth decay by eliminating streptococcus mutants, a bacteria found in the oral cavity. A sweet treat that won’t upset your dentist!
How to eat: There are many luxury dark chocolate brands which make great stocking fillers. If you’re planning to bake chocolate treats, substituting the sugar for stevia and switching to dark chocolate will reduce the cellulite-stimulating effects of your delicacies.
Last but not least, you’ll be pleased to know that Champagne has one of the lowest calorie and carb content of all alcoholic beverages. Non-dosage and low dosages indicate low sugar content so opt for these where possible – Bollinger is a safe bet.
Wishing you a very happy and healthy Christmas!