Damage limitation: Festive feasting without piling on the pounds
The calories can easily add up over Christmas. But with a little planning it’s possible to indulge without piling on the pounds, experts tell .
OVER the Christmas period, the average Irish person will gain half a stone in weight. Whether it’s delving into boxes of chocolates late into the evening, or enjoying those lip-smacking canapés at the office party, an extra 300 calories per day of seasonal excess can result in pounds that are hard to shift come New Year.
