Staying healthy during Christmas

Well it’s just 3 days away before Christmas 2013 and Jamaicans are preparing for wonderful large cooked meals. Most Jamaicans do not realize that the food they consume during Christmas is usually high in fat and calories, but taking a closer look has revealed that there can be some hidden health benefits too.

Very few Jamaicans eat turkey as their main dish during Christmas, but some studies show that Turkey contains high levels of protein but without the large quantities of saturated fat found in some red meat, it also has lower cholesterol levels than pork, chicken or beef.

It has been said that some Jamaican vegetables like cabbage, may help reduce the risk of some cancers, as they contain high levels of antioxidants. Christmas in Jamaica should not be complete without dark chocolate, which is a good source of magnesium and contains a variety of bio-active compounds believed to lead to good cardiovascular health and prevent joint problems.

However chocolate is a high-calorie food and should be eaten in small moderation.

What healthy foods are you planning to eat this Christmas?

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Chris-Ann on Thursday, October 27, 2011 4:39 PM

To be honest i dont really see myself eating healthy this christmas my plan is to eat anything that comes my way :-)

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Nicola S on Thursday, October 27, 2011 4:48 PM

This christmas I always look forward to my mom's roast pork, my dad's curry mutton and last year i tried turkey not sure if ill have it agian this year. What i cant wait for is my mom's five year sorrel and the cakes and of course my favorite chocolate. Christmas is a time to enjoy food and share the experience with the one's you love.


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Shakerah on Thursday, October 27, 2011 4:53 PM

First of, chocolate eaten in small amounts esp dark chocolate is hard to do. It is my main indulgence. But I am looking forward to a number of roasted items - pork and beef in particular, and i do not need to mention sorrel and cake. Christmas celebrations are really not complete without them. My main items this Christmas when it comes to eating healthy will be lots and lots of vegetables! Love my vegies!

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TM on Thursday, October 27, 2011 4:57 PM

CHRISTMAS IS NOT CHRISTMAS WITHOUT FATTY FOODS! if you do feel guilty after eating all that delicously goo food, do penance in the new year. I am sure God would not smite you for being slightly guttenous...

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Zelia J. on Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:00 PM

I try to eat healthy most of year (except Easter)and so this christmas I plan to intake as much of the unhealthy things as possible...fruit cake(with the fruits soaked in rum),lots of chocolate and sorrel(with rum). I have to try real hard to add weight and so Im not worried about getting fat.

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J World Boss Spense on Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:04 PM

Digicel is even at the end of the blog (they are everywhere) any way food mi seh str8 no cabbage fi mi. str8 meat.

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Suzan L on Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:09 PM

While i can agree that its best to eat healthy, This coming christmas i will definately incorporate some of that healthy eating into my diet but i will definately be indulging in some fattening food too

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Theresa on Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:27 PM

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Jodi C on Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:29 PM

Well in terms of food during Christmas time, its not really a grand affair for me. My family is extremely small (my mother & myself) and we usually take that as the day off. In fact we dine out on that day. For this year though , I think I'll be making a homemade feast. Not sure what's on the menu yet, but it should be very interesting though as I don't usually coform to tradition (rice and peas on sunday and soup on saturday for example).

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PM on Thursday, October 27, 2011 5:59 PM

It is really have to keep a diet in Christmas. I'll try to have seafood and salads, but it's jus going to be in with all the puddings and ham and beef roast.

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SHHH!! Its Me on Friday, October 28, 2011 8:08 AM

Hey there is no other time like christmas i always try to eat healthy and i will be doing so for the best festive season. For me i just love the christmas spirit the love you feel when friends and family are around just eating and having a good time.

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Michka K on Friday, October 28, 2011 8:49 AM

I am not sure yet about my Christmas dinner menu. However what I do know is that it will be as balanced as possible.

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DirtyInnocence on Friday, October 28, 2011 10:20 AM

I am dieting now so I can eat all I want at Christmas then diet again

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EnZia Collections on Friday, October 28, 2011 3:30 PM

Welll...honestly...I dont plan to eat healthy at all lol. Cake, chocolate, goodies, here I come.

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TeeGee on Monday, October 31, 2011 12:01 AM

I'm gonna eat anything, as long as it's not unclean :)

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Portia on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 9:35 AM

I knows the benefits of cabbage,so i'll definetly be eating alot of it,as far as meat kind,whatever is cooked,that's what i'll be eating...more than likely not turkey ,toooo expensive unless they have sale on it or something.

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Portland Boot Camp on Friday, December 16, 2011 2:06 AM

HI, Thank you for sharing the great article for us.I think i shall be making a home made feast. Not sure, what's on the menu yet but it should be, very interesting though as i don't usually coform to tradition.

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It is very good diet habits are followed by Jamaicans,as they not eat turkey and most of them include cabbage in their diet.The high turkey intake can raise your acid level and affects your digestive system.

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