Tiny swaps for a stealthily healthy Christmas lunch

Christmas is a very easy time to be alert in so many social venues, each with innumerable discretionary food and drink. That’s all about the stupid season, right?

There’s always a place for these food and drink groups like the beloved Christmas pudding slices (or two or three), but this year I’ll try to implement some stealth and healthy Christmas swaps. Hmm?

Christmas should be an old saying, not a restriction on yourself. Moderately everything Go, these little exchanges will help keep the Christmas day crashing without spoiling the taste.

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Dietitian and uncle Toby’s Ambassador Kathleen Arom has put together a healthier swap so you can enjoy this holiday season without feeling like you’re missing out.

breakfast

Exchange Pavlova for Pavlova Oats

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a humble pub, but one slice can make a serving of kilojoules, especially when layered with whipped cream.

Why not switch these traditional favorites to a delicious and nutritious breakfast like this “Coconut Mango Pavlova Oats Bowl” (Coconut Mango Pavlova Oats Bowl)?The following recipe) To get the taste of Pavlova through this Christmas healthy breakfast alternative.

snack

Replace creamy dips and water crackers with hummus and whole grains

Creamy dips are delicious, but usually high in saturated fat, hidden discomfort, and kilojoules. Replace with protein-rich varieties such as hummus and tzatziki, or DIY vegetable-based beetroot, Baba ghanoush, and guacamole.

The dip “vehicle” is also important. Water crackers or oven-baked options contain highly refined carbohydrates and can contain salt, so crackers made from whole grains and seeds, or vegetable sticks stuffed with vitamins ( Select celery, carrots, cucumbers, capsicum) to add fiber boosts and antioxidants.

Replace salty chips with nuts

Potato chips and salty snacks are very easy to eat constantly all day long while waiting for the next course, but they also contain high levels of saturated fat and salt.

Instead, replace it with unsalted nuts in your shopping cart this Christmas. These are excellent sources of protein and healthy fats that reduce hunger.

Maine

Exchange Christmas stuffing for oat stuffing

For many, Christmas days are widespread. Stuffing is a must for traditional roast turkey and pork. Instead of bread crumbs and packet mixes made from salty, highly refined white flour, try a variety of whole grains such as ground UNCLE TOBYS rolled oats, quinoa, buckwheat, and bulgur to contain protein and fiber. Increase the amount. Then mix these with herbs and spices so you don’t compromise on the taste of delicious stuffing.

Replace creamy dressing with homemade

The salad is healthy, isn’t it? However, in many cases you can soak in creamy lunch sauce or mayonnaise. To reduce the added saturated fat and hidden sugar, make your own dressing made with squeezed Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon and fresh mint. This stealth and healthy alternative will also help support a healthy gut for this Christmas.

Exchange traditional pork for seafood

Honey baked ham or crackling and roast pork are part of traditional Australian Christmas. However, it may be time to throw away heavy winter food from the Christmas menu and choose a slimmer, lighter summer spread for warmer temperatures. Try fresh local seafood.Consider barbecue salmon and other omega 3 rich fish, shrimp and oysters

Sweet treat

Apple puff pastry Whole grains

If the Pavlova Oat Morning isn’t of public interest, why not make a healthy apple pie or whole-grain fruit crumble instead of this year’s traditional Christmas goods?

Instead of crumbs for biscuits, you can try whole-grain oat and nut-based bases, or crumbles topped with poached season fruit sweetness and cinnamon hints. Did you add sugar to your recipe? Remove all the added sugar and enjoy the sweetness of delicious fruits by yourself.

Kathleen Arom Uncle Tobys Nutrition Ambassador, a Sydney-based nutritionist, an exercise physiologist, author who covers all the latest scientific advances and translates details into clear and practical advice.Visit her website here Or follow her on Instagram at @therightbalance_

Recipe Credits: Hayden Quinn

material:

• 1 cup ankle beaded oats traditional rolled oats
• ⅓ Cup of finely chopped coconut for serving
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1 cup UNCLE TOBYS oat milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ⅓ Cup coconut yogurt
• One big mango sliced ​​into thin wedges
• 2 tablespoons of macadamia, toast
• 1-2 passion fruits, sliced ​​open and scooped seeds
• Two twigs fresh mint, picked leaves

Method:

• Place UNCLE TOBYS rolled oats, finely chopped coconut, coconut milk, UNCLE TOBYS oats milk and maple syrup in a large container. Mix well, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight, cool and soak.
• When you’re ready to serve, divide the oats into two serving bowls. Decorate with yogurt, mango, macadamia, finely chopped coconut, passion fruit pulp and mint leaves.
• If you want to be fancy, you can also add edible flowers as a side dish!

Hint:

• If you want to eat warm oats, you can put the soaked oats in a small saucepan and heat them over low heat for 3-4 minutes, or in the microwave for 1 minute.