Top 12 healthy holiday foods
Guilt-free indulgence can be yours this holiday season. Here are 12 of our favourite holiday foods and why they're good for you.
Let's face it -- counting calories or monitoring fat intake over the holidays is no fun. But that doesn't mean healthy eating has to take a back seat in the sleigh. Some of our most loved holiday foods are nutritious. Here are 12 -- one for each of the 12 days of Christmas -- classic holiday treats, and why you can indulge with a clear conscience.
1. Pears
The partridge in the pear tree knew what was good for her. Pears are high in vitamins C, B2 and E, copper and potassium, which protect organs and tissues against a range of diseases.
Pears are also excellent sources of a water-soluble fibre called pectin -- an even higher source than apples, in fact -- which helps lower cholesterol and promotes intestinal health.
Pears are also excellent sources of a water-soluble fibre called pectin -- an even higher source than apples, in fact -- which helps lower cholesterol and promotes intestinal health.
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