Reduce the overindulgent feasting with these three strategies

Go for leaner meats like turkey or skinless chicken, instead of duck, and remember to serve lots of grilled or steamed vegetables. — AFP

Holiday meals are often synonymous with excesses of all kinds, including sugar, salt, fat and alcohol.

While there's no question of depriving yourself during the festive season with dishes that are sometimes only eaten at this time of year, it is possible to replace certain foods and ingredients to make the meal healthier, and the aftermath less uncomfortable.