The Christmas festive period can be a difficult time for many, especially if watching your weight. At this festive time its traditional to entertain, or to be entertained, and which often involves eating foods in amounts we don’t usually consume. It can be difficult to avoid being overwhelmed with the availability of food and sometimes unwanted pressure from well-meaning friends or family to indulge. So how can we enjoy the festive season but also avoid the post celebratory f