NUTRITION
5
HEALTHIEST
HOLIDAY INGREDIENTS
BY CHRISTY BRISSETTE MSc, RD, NUTRITION EDITOR
The holiday season is synonymous with indulgence, but here
are 5 festive foods you can feel good about feasting on!
1. Cranberries
Skip the gravy and go for antioxidant-packed cranberry sauce on your turkey! Cranberries are packed with
over 150 phytochemicals. These festive berries may lower inflammation and reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
More good news for the holiday season: cranberries prevent bacteria from sticking to your teeth, lowering the
risk of cavities so you can smile through January and beyond.
How to Enjoy Them: Think beyond the traditional cranberry sauce and add these ruby gems to your stuffing
for a burst of colour and tartness. They make beautiful additions to your festive cocktails and add some
balance to sweet desserts such as fruit cobbler or apple pie. Use leftover cranberry sauce in yogurt parfaits
and as a secret ingredient in whole grain muffins.
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