The festive period is notorious for over-indulgence.
But eating more fibre could stop you piling on weight from those pigs-in-blankets this Christmas, new research suggests.
Scientists claim it’s not just an abundance of calories that could ruin your waistline – a lack of the essential nutrient could be responsible.
Fibre is abundant in nuts, legumes and wholegrains. High amounts are also present in Christmas pudding, the festive favourite.
The conclusion, made by Swedish and American researchers, was based on feeding mice diets extremely low in the nutrient.
