Don’t let your New Year’s resolutions slip this Super Bowl Sunday! Here are some tips on how to enjoy game day without the guilt.
- Don’t get a “false start” on Super Bowl Sunday
Appetizers on the table for the football party. - Start your day with a long round of exercise
- This will help boost your metabolism
- A healthy start can allow extra room for treats later in the day
- Get that “first down” whether you are attending a party or hosting your own
- Plan to bring or serve a healthy dish.
- Replace fried chips with whole-grain baked chips. & choose low-sodium, low-fat dips and cheeses over other fattening, sodium-filled options.
- Fill up on veggies and dip instead of cheese and crackers… this will cut calories while increasing fiber for fullness
- While visiting the snack table, use a plate! Plating makes you aware of what you’re consuming and prevents you from over-snacking
- Score a “touchdown” for healthy eating! Nearly every classic appetizer can be made healthy by using alternatives or simply controlling the portion.
- For a spin on nachos, replace chopped red meat with lean turkey, sour cream with the fat free version, and use low-sodium taco seasoning
- Add beans for fiber, which will make you feel fuller.
- Add vegetables such as lettuce, diced onion, and chopped tomato for an extra boost of nutrition
- Be careful of “excessive celebration” penalties
- Football and beer seem to go hand-in-hand, but it is full of empty calories
- Limit your alcohol intake and choose zero calorie options such as water or seltzer
