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The chaos of Christmas may leave you reaching for a few generous G&Ts, but they’ll hinder rather then help. Nutritionist Juliette Kellow offers some eating advice for those of us already dreading the festive season.
Turkey is packed with tryptophan, which boosts levels of serotonin, our very own calm-inducing brain chemical.
Salmon is another good source of tryptophan.
Stilton and Brie are both loaded with nerve-calming B vitamins.
Brussels sprouts are great for topping up folate, a B vitamin that keep the nervous system healthy.
Nuts are a rich source of muscle-relaxing magnesium and stress-relieving B vitamins.
Satsumas are a fabulous source of immune-boosting vitamin C. And three to avoid...
Booze will dehydrate you, making it even harder to concentrate on what you need to do.
Chocolates have a high sugar content and will send blood sugar levels on a rollercoaster ride, and the caffeine will make you even more anxious.
Crisps and savoury snacks are loaded with salt, which will speed up dehydration.
If you can’t stand the heat, get into the kitchen. Nutritionist Juliette Kellow says eating recipes such as these will help you stay calm and collected this Christmas.
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