Are you ready for Superbowl Sunday?!!! I know I am!! Let's go 9ers!!! However, regardless of what team you are routing for, Superbowl is a challenging day for those of us trying to keep it healthy!! Especially if you are out at a restaurant or a bar!
I know it isn't as exciting or interesting as my last article but I figured it was useful, and you can also use these tips for healthy snacking too!!!
Let's get started! I'll start with easy at home snacks that you can make or take with you to a friends house!
If you are not planning on brining anything and you know you will be tempted the best way to rid yourself of the temptation is eating a nice, big healthy meal before you go, make sure you have gum ( I like a variety so I usually have up 5 different flavors) this really helps me, and drink lots of water ( if you can find lemon add some of that in there too!)
At home snack ideas and tips:
- Stick with low-fat or non-fat:
- Sour cream
- Beans
- Cheese
- Dips
- Sauces:
- BBQ
- Hot Sauces
- Dry Rubs
- Vinaigrette dressings
- Skip the breading and the bread
- Get your wings naked
- Grill or Bake, Don't FRY
- Skip the buns, rolls, or breads
- or use 1/2!
- Instead of chips go with a baked potato
- Or you can make your own chips
- regular or sweet potato
- sweet or savory
- Or if you want that crunch try a handful of mixed nuts
- Or Banana Chips
- Have a bowl of chili!
- Lettuce wrap sandwiches (men always talk about how they like their meat! well it's all meat and some veggies!)
Dips:
- Go for the green: Guacamole dip with veggies!!!
- be careful of your servings, but those avocados are good fats!! Yummy!
- Salsa is another great low cal snack
- you can use those homemade chips!
- Hummus (again be careful of your servings)
Desert: - Berries with low fat whipped cream
- A piece of dark chocolate
- Flavored greek yogurt
- Low Fat Banana bread (yummy!)
Alright my Bar enthusiasts it's your turn!
When you sit down get a glass of water with lemon, the lemon will help give your metabolism a little boost!
Apps: - Start with a soup or salad
- this fills you up on the good stuff
- Avoid the deep fried stuff go for baked
- Ask for the extras on the side
- you are likely to use less
- Lettuce wraps
- Take the bread away
Entree's
- Stick to lean protein
- Veggies
- Go for the side salad
- you did a good job, give yourself your dressing of choice
- Only consume half of the bread (ex: only the bottom bun on the burger)
Desserts
- If you are of age, skip it and go for a glass of red wine
- antioxidants!!!
- 1 scoop of ice cream or sorbet
- Split it!
I hope this helps you this weekend and you enjoy the time spent with friends and family! Go 9ers!!!! Go Ravens!! Whoever you are routing for have a fun, healthy, and happy Superbowl everyone!!!
Pistols....Out!
Xo
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