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Life size Santas, large trees sparkling

in lights, ribbon tied gift boxes, wines,

turkeys and cakes, all of these remind

us of a perfect Christmas. Christmas

is all about celebration and healthy

recipes. After having lean meals

throughout the year, finally the spicy

aroma of brine soaked turkey brew

from our kitchen. We are

overwhelmed by the garnished

goodies served at the table. Last year,

you almost got your eyes roving

around so much of food cooked by your Mom. You were so happy that all your favorites have been

cooked by your dear lady. Nevertheless you cared too little about your health. Well, this is no

news for us, since most of us have our minds set into munching spicy foodstuffs; and then comes

liquor adding fuel to everything.

If you still haven't cared for your well-being, then give it a thought this Christmas. Even if you have

parties to attend for Christmas or have your fridge got stuffed with food, make a resolution to not

harm your digestive system at any cost. Your health matters when it comes to having stuffed your

stomach with Christmas healthy meals. Even if you have invited your friends and relatives for

festive dinner, make sure to avoid meals rich in cholesterol and fat.

Plainly you should avoid adding too much spice, sugar and fatty items like butter. A delectable

dish can be made healthy by adding boiled and less spicy items. This is just to make sure that

you, your family, or the invitees don't get tough time digesting the heavy meal at your place.

Christmas is when we pour our hearts out, feeling blessed for togetherness when all our family

members join in for a dinner. It's true that celebrations don't always need your pockets to get

emptied within no time and having hectic hours cooking over delicacies for days. A Christmas

meal can be made simple and healthy by cooking natural health recipes where you have a bit of

everything traditional cooked in a lean and effortless way. Over cooked foodstuffs is simply a big

no-no for those who care about their well-being even when they are partying around with family

and friends.

Christmas dinners seem shabby without meat loafs and stuffed cabbage. But you can still have

them cooked with less spices and avoiding fatty proteins. You can even replace fatty items with

more of vegetables so that your stomach gets stuffed with healthy veggies, adding on some food

value to your Christmas meal. Even a scoop of reduced fat yoghurt can define your dinner further.

Turkey is a great example of replacing pork. Try out the traditional oven roasted brine soaked

turkey. Seems yummy isn't it? The best way to substitute white bread is to have your platter

decorated with some of graham or rye bread. Don't forget to add loads of salads to your meal that

counts for a big and healthy appetite. Healthy eating is always good, be it Christmas or any other

occasion, because good food doesn't really need a cause to celebrate.