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Bromley Borough & Biggin Hill News December 1st 2011


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Traditional Magical Christmas


THE average person in the UK will consume around 6,000 calories on Christmas day alone (the guideline daily amount is 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 calories for men).


On top of this, over the festive period, which seems to kick off earlier and earlier each year, the average person may consume an extra 500 calories per day, equating to a weight gain of around 5lb by the time January rolls around. The British Dietetic Association gives its tips to ensure the only thing that gets stuffed this Christmas is the turkey: •Plan ahead. If you are going to eat out, eat smaller meals beforehand and cut out any other treats.


•Buffet table surfing. Don’t hover by the buffet table and if you do indulge, try and avoid high-fat offerings like sausage rolls and quiche, in favour of fruit, skinless chicken and vegetable crudités.


•Office politics. To avoid the communal office chocolates and mince pies, take festive fruit like satsumas into work. •Big bird. Turkey is a great source of protein and a low fat meat. Most of the fat that is present in a cooked turkey will be found in the skin. Why not take the skin off before you tuck in? •Perfect portions. About a third of your dinner plate should be vegetables, such as unbuttered Brussels sprouts, peas and carrots. Cook for the shortest length of time possible in the smallest amount of water necessary to keep all the nutrients in. •Bottoms down. Those who like to indulge in a drink or two tend to drink more over the Christmas period. Avoid sweet cocktails and creamy liquers. Try alternating your drink with a glass of water or other calorie-free drinks. •Pie-eyed. The average mince pie contains about 250 calories and that’s before it’s covered in cream or brandy butter. Remove the lid to cut calories.


Sian Porter, consultant dietitian and spokesperson for the BDA, said: “Christmas should be a time for festive fun and special food. You shouldn’t feel guilty about treats now and then, you just need to make sure that they are treats and not the whole sum of your food intake. Stock up on some healthy alternatives too for some balance. “This time of year, it is so easy to unwittingly consume a lot more calories than normal. Make plans to get yourself and the family active – dancing, shopping and post-meal walks all will help to burn off some calories. “Have a very happy and healthy Christmas.”


•BECKENHAM Chorale’s next concert, with a Christmas theme, takes place this Saturday, December 3 at 7.45pm.


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The programme will be Handel’s Messiah, Part One, which tells the story of the first Christmas, and JS Bach’s joyous and uplifting Magnificat. Beckenham Chorale’s concerts are held at St George’s Church, High Street, Beckenham with professional orchestra, the Albemarle Orchestra, and professional soloists conducted by James Blair.


Organisers promise “a programme not to be missed” and an enjoyable evening out. Tickets for the concert, priced from £7, can be obtained on the door or by telephoning 020 8658 0329.


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