Buy unshelled nuts rather than shelled, shelling them will slow you down and you’ll get all the health benefits without the extra salt and fat.

Reach for the fruit bowel instead of the chocolate box and combine with a small palm full of freshly shelled nuts.

Load up your plate with vegetables and eat them first. They’ll fill you up so you will eat less.

Reducing portion sizes can be a far easier option than actually depriving yourself of your favourite Christmas food.

Eating slowly ensures your body has a chance to register when it is full, meaning you won’t overeat and encounter that button popping feeling! Take time out to pull a few crackers!

Instead of veggie out in front of another Bond re-run, take the kids to the park for a run around. Everyone will benefit from the fresh air and exercise.

Have a healthy snack before you go to a party, such as some oatcakes and hommous. You’ll be less tempted to munch on calorie-laden nibbles.

And when you get to the party, hit the dance floor!! A great calorie burner and great fun.

Have a glass of water to hand through the day. It helps to fill you up and to reduce the amount of alcohol you might drink.

Eating at regular intervals will help to maintain your energy levels, avoiding energy dips that may trigger a chocolate binge.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas.

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