Christmas dinner winners

Scrumptious and delicious! And we thought nothing this good could be healthy? Well Ahlan's here to prove you don't have to go cold turkey on hot festive dinners!

Brussels sprouts
10 calories per sprout
Love them or loathe them, sprouts are really good for you. Low in fat and sodium and high in dietary fibre, they contain three times the amount of vit C you'll find in an orange.

Carrots
52 calories per cupful
Whether you serve them steamed, boiled or mashed, carrots are an excellent source of beta-caratene, low in fat, and packed with vitamins A and C.

Stuffing
100 calories per 10g
Despite being one of the least healthy parts of a traditional roast, you can maximise the health benefits of stuffing by swapping the meat variety for the homemade veggie kind, loaded with festive fruits.

Parsnips
65 calories per 100g
As far as starchy vegetables go, vitamin and beta-carotene-enriched parsnips are one of the healthiest. Mash with carrots for a yummy low-cal side dish.

Potatoes
Two roasties - 200 calories
Spuds are a good source of carbohydrate, high in vitamin C and calcium. Roast in a little olive oil and make sure you cut them into large pierces - they'll absorb less fat.

Cranberry sauce
55 calories per 25ml
One of the healthiest festive fruits around, cranberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. Avoid pre-packed jars, which are packed with sugar, and make your own instead.

Turkey
Two slices of skinless turkey breast - 175 calories and 3g of fat
Low in fat, turkey is a great source of protein and packed with both amino acids and B vitamins. Have seconds!

Gravy
40 calories per 25ml
Gravy can be very high in fat, especially if made with meat juices. Instead, use reduced fat granules made with the water from your boiled veg - just as tasty and far better for you.