Christmas is a time of indulgence and that’s the just way we like it…
That’s the way we like it at least until January comes and your gym gear no longer fits, you’re bloated with too many Cadbury’s Heroes (How did this happen?! They’re only small) and your head’s still pounding from a few too glasses many of ‘nog’ (that’s just a cool way to say eggnog). Not a pretty picture.
So Prestige Venues & Events have put this article together to help you help yourself … to one less portion of roast potatoes. There’s a way to indulge and keep your arteries in good working condition. A way to have your cake and eat it too so to speak. Just don’t actually eat the cake.
Here are our five top tips to keep you sort-of in shape this Christmas:
Naturally Nutrient
There are plenty of nutrients to be found in the ingredients of a traditional roast dinner; usually compiled of a whole ensemble of vitamin-rich vegetables and lean turkey meat. So, contrary to what you might expect our advice to be, make sure you get plenty of the below:
White Turkey Breast – go for the white breast meat as this is the leaner part of the bird. Turkey meat is low in fat, high in protein, and contains vitamin B12 which is associated with happiness!
Cabbage – From the same family (the cruciferous family) as the superfood kale, cabbage contains folic acid and vitamin K. If possible, steam rather than boil to keep the nutrients in.
Carrots & Parsnips – These root vegetables are a fabulous source potassium and fibre, associated with good cardio-vascular health and carrots being linked to improved eyesight.
Satsumas – not technically part of the roast but found in the bottom of your Christmas stocking if you’ve been good - which we will just assume you have. Satsumas are incredibly rich in vitamin C, great for your bones and teeth and high in natural antioxidants.
Quality Street
Following on from the above, the good stuff in your Christmas dinner, is that it’s usually prepared in a generous hunk of butter and this is where we run into problems. Delicious problems.
So Prestige Venues & Events suggest reducing the amount of fat and oil you cook with and upping the quality of the produce used. Fresh, seasonal produce will be more flavourful and so you will need less ‘enhancements’ to taste. In a similar vein, we suggest preparing the party food yourself to avoid all the preservatives (and often extra sugar and salt too) within pre-prepared and frozen snacks.
Make merry
The Boxing Day walk is a staple of Christmas family time and during bright, crisp winter days there’s nothing better than a constitutional. But, if you fancy some more high-energy exercise we suggest… dancing. Join Prestige Venues & Events at one of our party nights and get down at the disco. Shake it like Santa at one of 14 venues across the UK that are offering DJ entertainment as part of their shared party night packages. These packages also include welcome drinks, a three-course dinner and Christmas novelties.
Go veggie
An easy way to be a little healthier at Christmas is to opt for the veggie or vegan option. When you remove meat and/or dairy from the equation the meal will often be lower in cholesterol and more vegetable-centric – easy! At Prestige Venues & Events just inform our staff of your dietary requirements and we’d be more than happy to accommodate without compromising on flavour.
Drink Tricks
Drinks tend to get a little more jazzy at Christmas (pumpkin lattes, egg nog, mulled cider) and by more jazzy we mean more sugary. Though there’s nothing with wrong with indulging in a Christmassy drink or two, our advice would be to treat is as a dessert rather than a replacement to your morning coffee or evening glass of vino.
Or, like our event team at St James’ Stadium, you could cut out the extra ingredients and just opt for shots. As part of their ‘Christmas Nights packages’ will be shots bars open after the buffet dinner, to accompany the disco. (of course we would always ask you to drink responsibly)
To learn more about Christmas at Prestige Venues & Events click here....
Christmas is a time of indulgence and that’s the just way we like it…
That’s the way we like it at least until January comes and your gym gear no longer fits, you’re bloated with too many Cadbury’s Heroes (How did this happen?! They’re only small) and your head’s still pounding from a few too glasses many of ‘nog’ (that’s just a cool way to say eggnog). Not a pretty picture.
So Prestige Venues & Events have put this article together to help you help yourself … to one less portion of roast potatoes. There’s a way to indulge and keep your arteries in good working condition. A way to have your cake and eat it too so to speak. Just don’t actually eat the cake.
Here are our five top tips to keep you sort-of in shape this Christmas:
Naturally Nutrient
There are plenty of nutrients to be found in the ingredients of a traditional roast dinner; usually compiled of a whole ensemble of vitamin-rich vegetables and lean turkey meat. So, contrary to what you might expect our advice to be, make sure you get plenty of the below:
White Turkey Breast – go for the white breast meat as this is the leaner part of the bird. Turkey meat is low in fat, high in protein, and contains vitamin B12 which is associated with happiness!
Cabbage – From the same family (the cruciferous family) as the superfood kale, cabbage contains folic acid and vitamin K.If possible, steam rather than boil to keep the nutrients in.
Carrots & Parsnips – These root vegetables are a fabulous source potassium and fibre, associated with good cardio-vascular health and carrots being linked to improved eyesight.
Satsumas – not technically part of the roast but found in the bottom of your Christmas stocking if you’ve been good - which we will just assume you have. Satsumas are incredibly rich in vitamin C, great for your bones and teeth and high in natural antioxidants.
Quality Street
Following on from the above, the good stuff in your Christmas dinner, is that it’s usually prepared in a generous hunk of butter and this is where we run into problems. Delicious problems.
So Prestige Venues & Events suggest reducing the amount of fat and oil you cook with and upping the quality of the produce used. Fresh, seasonal produce will be more flavourful and so you will need less ‘enhancements’ to taste. In a similar vein, we suggest preparing the party food yourself to avoid all the preservatives (and often extra sugar and salt too) within pre-prepared and frozen snacks.
Make merry
The Boxing Day walk is a staple of Christmas family time and during bright, crisp winter days there’s nothing better than a constitutional. But, if you fancy some more high-energy exercise we suggest… dancing. Join Prestige Venues & Events at one of our party nights and get down at the disco. Shake it like Santa at one of 14 venues across the UK that are offering DJ entertainment as part of their shared party night packages. These packages also include welcome drinks, a three-course dinner and Christmas novelties.
Go veggie
An easy way to be a little healthier at Christmas is to opt for the veggie or vegan option. When you remove meat and/or dairy from the equation the meal will often be lower in cholesterol and more vegetable-centric – easy! At Prestige Venues & Events just inform our staff of your dietary requirements and we’d be more than happy to accommodate without compromising on flavour.
Drink Tricks
Drinks tend to get a little more jazzy at Christmas (pumpkin lattes, egg nog, mulled cider) and by more jazzy we mean more sugary. Though there’s nothing with wrong with indulging in a Christmassy drink or two, our advice would be to treat is as a dessert rather than a replacement to your morning coffee or evening glass of vino.
Or, like our event team at St James’ Stadium, you could cut out the extra ingredients and just opt for shots. As part of their ‘Christmas Nights packages’ will be shots bars open after the buffet dinner, to accompany the disco. (of course we would always ask you to drink responsibly)
To learn more about Christmas at Prestige Venues & Events click here.
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