Healthy eating for young and old: what to eat in January

After the holiday season, when fattening food seems to be everywhere, make January a healthier month by eating these foods.

13:39 05 January 2013

The holidays are over and for some people, January is the month to lose unwanted pounds put on from eating fattening foods (and drinking alcohol) during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Aside from doing daily exercises, eating healthy foodwill also help.

 

Here are the foods that you should eat this month: 

 

Oranges 

 

While these are not locally from the UK, oranges are a great, healthy fruit that everybody should eat as often as possible. Rich in Vitamin C, theyhelps fight colds in this kind of weather. Have a freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast and make orange-based desserts. 

 

Cabbage

 

Just like any other vegetable, cabbage is good for you. You can eat well by having it served with meat and potatoes for example. Sliced cabbage mixed with grated carrots, sour cream, and mayonnaise makes simple, yet healthy, coleslaw. It’s also great when you stir-fry any type of vegetable or meat. It helps bring out the flavor. 

 

Venison

 

This is the best meat to eat this January, as it’s a healthier alternative to beef. It makes great steaks and stew. This can also be served with Thai-style dressing mixed with leaves and shallots.