5 reasons why NEW-YEAR is good for HEALTH!!

New-Year food is rich in nutrients

You're probably getting a lot more right at this time of year than you think, according to Maria Packard, an accredited dietitian and spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia. "Christmas is often a time of planning and enjoying our meals.

This lends itself to slow, mindful eating and variety on the table." Packard points to traditional Aussie tables laden with bright fruits and vegetables such as cherries and mangos , and seafood such as omega-3- rich salmon as examples of what we're doing right.

To further benefit from your lunch, practise portion control, have a balanced breakfast so you don't overeat later and know how to get back on track once the day is through. "Enjoy your foods -- particularly the indulgent ones -- but make sure that Christmas doesn’t last until the end of January," she says.