Many of us gain weight over Christmas and spend more than we’d like entertaining. Here’s how to keep both in check.
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Researchers asked more than 350 adults to weigh themselves daily or weekly. They found a yo-yo pattern of weight gain over festive periods and cooler months.
On Christmas day alone, it’s estimated that people consume around 6,000 calories.
If you’re not a fan of plum pudding or pork with crackling, why not swap them for something healthier, like prawns and fresh fruit salad?
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor of Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware
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Professor of Behavioural Medicine, Loughborough University
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Research Associate, University of South Australia
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Professor, Medical Research Future Fund Emerging Leader, University of South Australia
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
