“Christmas dinner is one of my favourite meals of the whole year: it can be an extremely nutrient-dense and nourishing meal packed with protein, fibre and an abundance of antioxidants from different veggies. I am a big eater and absolutely love my food, so my Christmas dinner features all of my favourites and more. I like to use different herbs in my cooking as these can really help to increase the nutrient factor and the flavours too.

“I start with the star of the show: turkey roasted with sage and thyme. Next I have my veggies, which are a big part of my meal – I love maple roasted parsnips and carrots with rosemary, pan-fried brussels sprouts cooked in garlic and olive oil, swede and carrot mash with cinnamon and nutmeg and a side of steamed broccoli for extra fibre. Next up I have crispy roasted potatoes cooked in olive oil with garlic powder, rosemary and lots of black pepper, and I finish everything off with a serving of cranberry sauce, a whole lot of gravy and of course a glass or two of champagne. Heaven.”

We asked 5 nutrition experts to talk us through their Christmas dinner