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16 smart Christmas food swaps

If you’re trying to be calorie conscious but don’t want to miss out on the treats, take a look at the following swaps from dietitian Claire Donnelly

 

Pigs In Blankets2 pigs in blankets (140 kcals)

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Cocktail Sausages2 grilled cocktail sausages (48 kcals)
Sour Cream Dip50g of sour cream and chive dip (150 kcals)

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Salsa50g of tomato salsa (24 kcals)
QuicheCheese quiche (50g slice) (128 kcals)

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Sausage Roll1 mini sausage roll (53 kcals)
Brandy Butter1 spoonful of brandy butter (163 kcals)

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Single Cream1 spoonful of single cream (60 kcals)
1 spoonful of double cream (135 kcals)

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1 spoonful of low fat crème fraiche (55 kcals)
CheesecakeCheesecake (80g slice) (200 kcals)

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Meringue1 meringue nest (55 kcals) with 100g of fresh fruit salad (43 kcals) (98 kcals)
Mince Pie1 regular size mince pie (225 kcals)

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Mini Mince Pie1 mini mince pie (115 kcals)
Stilton30g stilton (125 kcals) plus cheese crackers (25g) (125 kcal’s) (250 kcals)

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Hummus40g hummus (105kcals) and vegetable crudités (100g) (30 kcals) (135 kcals)
 Pork PieMini pork pie (171 kcals)

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 Chicken Drumstick1 medium chicken drumstick (no skin) (72 kcals)
PringlesPringles (50g) (279 calories)

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TwigletsTwiglets  (30g) (117 kcals)
 PeanutsSalted peanuts(34g) (200 kcals)

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 Olives10 large olives (50 kcals)
Quality Street3 Quality Street (132 kcals)

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Matchmakers3 chocolate matchmakers (60 kcals)
BaileysGlass of Bailey’s Irish Cream (130 kcals)

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Gin and TonicSingle measure of gin or vodka with slimline tonic (58 kcals)
Mulled WineGlass of mulled wine (245 kcals)

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ChampagneGlass of champagne (111 kcals)
Eggnog LatteStarbucks eggnog latte with whipped cream (tall) (351 kcals)

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LatteSkimmed milk cappuccino (tall) (70 kcals)
Starbucks white chocolate mocha with whipped cream (tall) (385 kcals)

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Skim milk latte (102 kcals)

 

 

CLAIRE DONNELLY is a Registered Dietitian and has a Masters in Public Health Nutrition. She was the 2012 winner of the annual Caroline Walker essay in public health nutrition.  Claire is passionate about health, nutrition and well-being, and is an advocate for lifelong learning.

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