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.
Burgers
Steer clear of greasy fast food burgers and try garden burgers or salmon burgers instead for your Super Bowl soiree. Serve with 100 percent whole grain buns and low-fat cheese and top with mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles. Serve with baked sweet potato fries.
A medium-sized sweet potato contains vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium. Foods with carotenoids, such as sweet potatoes and ... more
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Burgers
Steer clear of greasy fast food burgers and try garden burgers or salmon burgers instead for your Super Bowl soiree. Serve with 100 percent whole grain buns and low-fat cheese and top with mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles. Serve with baked sweet potato fries.
A medium-sized sweet potato contains vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and potassium. Foods with carotenoids, such as sweet potatoes and tomatoes, are shown to improve skintone. less