Tips for a Healthy Superbowl!
If you're like me, you like to gather with your friends for good food and hopefully a great football game. Did you know that Superbowl Sunday is second to Thanksgiving for the highest amount of calorie consumption? BUT....Superbowl Sunday doesn't have to mean
super-size!
Here are a few ways you can cut the calories without cutting the flavor or taste. They may seem obvious but we all need a little reminder:
1) Go Baked not Fried. Whether its chips or chicken, choosing the baked variety/option of your favorite snacks will save you not only calories, but cut the unhealthy fat as well.
2) Plan ahead. Search for delicious healthy recipes that will satisfy the hungriest of men and the most diet conscious guest. My favorite sites to search for great dishes are www.foodnetwork.com and www.skinnychef.com.You can even be creative and low-fat your own favorite recipes, like I do. Every bit counts and no one will even notice.
3) Be smart about what you serve. If you are hosting, you can decide what your guests eat. Make sure that a big vegetable plate is part of your menu. Not only will the veggies be filling, but nutritious too. Serve with hummus, low-fat dips and you're good to go. Air-popped popcorn is another great finger food. If you want more flavor, add some grated parmesan cheese!
4) Don't save up your calories until game time. One of the most common mistakes we make is to go to a party hungry. This is the same thing we do during the holiday party season. Make sure you eat before you go so you are not starving and over indulge.
Most important...watch the game that's why you're there, enjoy yourself and GO GIANTS!!!!
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