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Is Classic Christmas Dinner Healthy? Researchers Say Some Side Dishes Offer Significant Health Benefits

Researchers from Newcastle University who evaluated the compounds of various Christmas trimmings found that a popular festive side dish of carrots could help reduce cancer risk. (Credit: pixabay/ LesleyNegus)

Ready for a classic Christmas dinner featuring roast beef, ham, turkey with stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, roasted potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts and veggies? Don't let guilt ruin your festivities this time, as researchers say Christmas dinner can be healthy, particularly since some of the traditional side dishes hold significant health benefits.

Researchers from Newcastle University evaluated the compounds of various Christmas trimmings and found that a popular festive side dish of carrots could help reduce cancer risk.

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