The concept of a healthy Christmas may seem foreign; after all, traditional Christmas foods like roast pork with crackling, plum pudding with brandy butter, Christmas mince pies, shortbread and chocolate don’t tend to align with healthy eating guidelines. Achieve the right balance of Christmas cheer and healthy eating by using some of these Christmas meal ideas.

Christmas is a time to get together with family and friends, cook up a barbeque, prepare your famous Christmas pavlova and celebrate the end of another year together. While the festive season brings us all together, it can also be a stressful time for those trying to make nutritious food choices and lead a healthy lifestyle. Use these 5 tips from Hit 100’s dietitian, Sarah, to stay healthy this Christmas.

Most people can get all the nutrients they need from a balanced diet but many Australians aren’t eating this way. To make sure you’re getting as many vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you need each day, make an effort to eat a variety of foods from the major food groups. However, even with a nutritious and balanced diet, some people can benefit from certain supplements.

Have you heard about mindful eating? Mindful eating is a simple-to-learn life skill which can lead you to enjoy a satisfying, healthy and enjoyable relationship with food. That’s why we’ve come up with five simple steps to help you become a more mindful eater and rediscover the joy of mealtimes.