As the holidays approach, the logs, candied chestnuts and guinea fowl displayed on the stalls are mouth-watering. However, these traditional dishes are not good for the figure: often garnished with cream, foie gras or even butter, they are extremely high in calories. The solution? Favor meals that combine pleasure and nutritional balance.
What do you think of the French Christmas menu?
According to ZAVA, a website expert in medical teleconsultation, the French Christmas meal is quite good for your health… but it remains very rich.
“Although the French Christmas meal is one of the most balanced in Europe, it remains the most caloric with 1,066 kcal. indicates the press release.
“Turkey (8.55/10), a lean source of protein, is generally accompanied by gratin dauphinois (6.58/10), loaded with calcium and vitamin C thanks to the potatoes and cream. The famous Christmas log (6.50/10), whatever the flavor chosen, provides a good number of vitamins, notably 12% vitamin A per 100 g, thanks to the butter.continue the experts, who have scrutinized the traditional end-of-year holiday dishes in 35 European countries.
To make it less rich and more digestible.”you can replace the gratin dauphinois with roasted or steamed vegetables.reveals Fenja Nolte, nutrition expert. Vegetables allow you to maintain a high vitamin intake, “while significantly reducing fat and calories from butter and cream.”.
End of year celebrations: which healthy meals are preferred?
According to the Zava survey, three Christmas meals are among the healthiest in Europe. Croatia takes first place with a nutritional balance score of 7.78/10 and totaling 623 kcal on average.
“The meal begins with a turkey (8.55/10), a lean meat low in fat, followed by strukli (6.63/10), a pastry often stuffed with cheese, offering a nice dose of calcium and protein. Finally, the fritules (7.28/10), small, slightly sweet donuts, conclude this festive meal with a gourmet but moderate touch. This makes Croatia a top choice for those looking for both Christmas flavors and nutritional benefits. say the experts.
Then come the Netherlands, which takes second place (7.75/10).
“The meal once again begins with turkey (8.55/10). Duchess potatoes (7.58/10) provide 15% vitamin C per 100g, mainly thanks to the high content in the potatoes, and are accompanied by ijsstam (6.52/10), a traditional chocolate ice cream dessert which contains 10% fat per 100g, but is relatively low in protein, lowering the overall score of the meal totals approximately 650 kcal on average. details the investigation.
Finally, the United Kingdom rises to third place with a nutritional balance score of 7.74/10.
“The meal also begins with turkey (8.55/10), followed by roasted vegetables (7.89/10), which provide 25% of vitamin C per 100g, or a quarter of the recommended daily intake, thanks to the richness of certain vegetables in this vitamin. Finally, the famous Christmas pudding (6.30/10), rich in fat (7g per 100g) and low in protein (3g per 100g), ends the meal on a sweet but less balanced note. On average, this meal totals 781 kcal per serving. concludes the press release.
Enough to give you ideas for revisiting your Christmas menu this year!