Ho, ho, how good is your festive health knowledge? Try our quiz to find if your star shines bright, or you’re still holding the wooden spoon from Stir-Up Sunday *Oh, and look out for elvish tricks, multiple correct answers and even deductions for bloopers! 1 True or false? Being hit in the eye with a champagne cork can cause blindness. 2 True or false? Making sure champagne is well chilled not only makes it taste better, but it will also reduce your risk of flying cork injuries. 3 Which of these decorative Christmas plants and berries should you keep well away from children and pets? A.
Holly B. Ivy C. Poinsettia D.
Mistletoe 4 And which of them is likely to cause a reaction in people with an allergy to latex? A. Holly B. Ivy C.
Poinsettia D. Mistletoe 5 True or false? Vintage Christmas decorations may be pretty, but they can also be harmful to your health. 6 High heels may be the perfect accessory for a glittery festive frock, but they can be a painful fashion choice because they increase the weight being carried by the ball of the foot.
But by how much? A. 32% B. 48% C.
55% D. 67% 7 If you’re starting your celebrations with buck’s fizz on Christmas morning, which orange juice will provide the most antioxidant vitamin C? A. Pasteurised or from concentrate juice B.
Freshly squeezed C. There’s no difference 8 There are plenty of good reasons to tuck into Christmas pudding as this traditional dessert is bursting with nutrients including energy-boosting iron found in dri.