KEEP HEALTHY AT CHRISTMAS

The change of Heart Health Trainer Claire Usher has supported and helped 62 people in the Clifton area to lead a healthy lifestyle. Claire would like to remind people about the service which is for anyone over 40 who would like to make some healthy lifestyle changes over the Christmas period or for their New Year resolutions.
Health trainers can help and support you to lead a healthier lifestyle to make you happier healthier and fitter for longer. Here is some quick changes you could make when preparing you Christmas dinner to make it that little bit healthier but still taste as yummy as ever…
Turkey and all the trimmings
Try to avoid eating the skin because this is usually high in fat.
How to reduce fat content
When roasting your meat or turkey use a metal rack or trivet to allow the fat to drain off. Don’t use fat to roast your potatoes
Can’t resist roast potatoes?
Cut potatoes into larger chunks to stop them absorbing as much fat and roast them in a small amount of unsaturated oil like olive oil or sunflower oil.
Top up them vegetables
Steam, boil or microwave where possible and use herbs and spices to flavour rather than salt or butter.
If you would like to contact your health trainer call Claire on 0115 883 4243.