It's easy to go overboard when it comes to snacking during the Super Bowl. YouBeauty Nutrition Advisor Kristin Kirkpatrick, R.D., says studies show that Americans eat about 44 percent more in social settings than when dining alone.
Kirkpatrick recommends using salad bowls and plates for main dishes and going easy on or entirely skipping fatty dips and chips, which pack a lot of calories in a small serving.
Be kind to your waistline by foregoing those jalapeno poppers and chili cheese fries while cheering on your favorite team this Super Bowl Sunday. Instead, provide your party guests with a sampling of these 10 healthy and tasty snacks. Your body will thank you-inside and out.
Smoked salmon and low-fat cream cheese on whole grain crackers
Spread a dab of low-fat cream cheese on your favorite whole grain cracker and top with a sliver of smoked salmon.
Eating salmon can make your nails stronger thanks to the B vitamin biotin. Research shows that women who popped a daily biotin supplement saw a 25 percent boost in nail thickness. Choosing whole grain options for crackers, breads and tortillas ... more
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Smoked salmon and low-fat cream cheese on whole grain crackers
Spread a dab of low-fat cream cheese on your favorite whole grain cracker and top with a sliver of smoked salmon.
Eating salmon can make your nails stronger thanks to the B vitamin biotin. Research shows that women who popped a daily biotin supplement saw a 25 percent boost in nail thickness. Choosing whole grain options for crackers, breads and tortillas also has health benefits. Whole grains are naturally low in fat and can assist in preventing high cholesterol and heart disease.