Helena Davies

Healthier swaps for common UK Christmas favourites (without ruining the fun) Christmas food is part of the joy. This guide isn’t about “being perfect” — it’s about small swaps that help you continue to work towards your goals, while still eating the foods you actually want. If you’re living with a heart condition or risk with factors such as high blood pressure / cholesterol, these swaps also help you meet key aims: less saturated fat, less salt, more fibre, more fruit and veg and controlled...

Enjoying Christmas and protecting your heart can go hand in hand. Focus on balance, look at your diet across the week (not one meal), choose healthier swaps where you can, prioritise vegetables, plate your snacks, watch sauces, and keep alcohol within guidance (14 units/week). Small choices add up.

Categories: Diet, nutrition, heart health   Struggling to meet your 5 a day? You wouldn't be alone - statistics suggest only  27% of...