CHRISTMAS health tricks

Your wellbeing doesn't need to hit the skids when the festivities begin. Take our quiz and find out how to stay on track – while still having fun

Rich food, flowing booze and soaring stress levels - no wonder it feels like all our healthy intentions fly out the window at Christmastime. But don't despair, not everything about the festive period is bad for you. Take our quiz to reveal the pitfalls that may be waiting for you, and how to avoid them and stay well this Christmas.

1 Which meat is most likely to leave you feeling cheerful after eating it? A Turkey B Goose C Ham

2 Worried about your heating bill? What works best to warm up? A Mug of hot chocolate B Long soak in the bath C Shot of whisky or brandy

3 Which vitamin boost are you likely to benefit from at this time of year? A Vitamin D B Vitamin E C Vitamin A

4 What is Christmas tree syndrome? A When you obsess about your tree decorations B When flashing lights make you feel dizzy C When you have an allergy to Christmas trees

5 Which of these luxury party treats is most likely to bring on a bout of gout, causing painful, swollen joints? A Glass of port B Portion of blue cheese C Fresh lobster canapé

6 Feeling fragile after too much fizz the night before? What's the best hangover-busting breakfast? A Baked beans on toast with coffee B Full-fat plain yogurt with berries and chopped almonds C Poached egg with spinach

7 What's the healthiest stuffing meat to have for Christmas lunch? A Pork sausage meat with sage and onion B Pork sausage meat with chestnut and thyme C Pork sausage meat with apple and cranberry

8 If you're prone to heartburn and indigestion, what will make it worse?