Hidden health benefits of Christmas

3. Eat more, lose weight

Got a calendar-packed month ahead this December? Mindlessly nibbling on party snacks is a sure-fire way to clock up the calories, but if you snack smart you can still keep your diet on track. ‘Don’t sit next to the crisps and chocolates (you will be amazed at how much you can eat without even knowing it!). Instead choose healthier options like plain nuts, olives or vegetable crudités with salsa,’ recommends Sophie. Better still, why not whip up some healthy homemade canapés like tomato bruschetta or cucumber sticks wrapped in smoked salmon and bring them with you?