10 feel-good foods for Christmas It may sound too good to be
true, but the best Christmas treats can be healthy too. Here's
10 reasons you should have a clear conscience this Christmas. 1.
Smoked salmon An excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty
acids - good for heart health and only 142 calories per 100g
portion. Also a good source of protein, with useful amounts of
niacin, which help your body break down food for energy. High in
protein and low in fat - as long as you don't eat the skin! A
100g portion of light meat contains just 2g of fat, although the
same sized portion of dark meat contains 4.1g of fat. Apart from
protein, turkey is a rich source of niacin. 3. Cranberry sauce
Cranberries contain good amounts of vitamin C. Research from
Finland shows that drinking cranberry juice can help beat
urinary tract infections, although no work has been carried out
on cranberry sauce. 4. Red cabbage Surprisingly high in calcium,
which is essential for healthy bones and teeth and a good source
of folate. And, l