Super bowl parties cannot be complete without tons of great food. The regular food eaten while watching the super bowl does not exactly make up to healthy food choices. Nachos, beer, chips, chicken, pizza and much more- all these take-out foods and store bought snacks are jam-packed with sodium and fat.
For those who have altered their eating habits and turned to workouts this New Year, super bowl parties might seem as an irresistible temptation to cheat. For some, it’s a big food holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving. Well the good news is that you need not compromise your health habits to fit into Super Bowl Party. Instead, choose from a plethora of healthy options for your big food party.
Some of these healthful delicacies are listed below.
- Turkey meatballs: Turkey might not sound very healthy. But stuffing your meatballs with garlic, parsley, scallions, and other greener options can help in combining the tasteful with the healthful.
- Whole wheat dough: Whether it’s pizza, sandwich, or any of its derivative; choose whole wheat dough over others. Not only is it rich in fiber, it is also free from dangerous white carbs. If it is not available in your area, make your own and smother it with wholesome options like red peppers or turkey pepperoni.
- Low-fat Guacamole: This dish comprises of almost half the fat in store bought guac. The trick is to use peas with just a little bit of avocado. Add extra spices and garlic if you don’t like the sweet taste of peas. Unlike the store version which has 100 calories, one serving of this dish contains only 67 calories. Enjoy it as a healthy snack before half time.
- The perfect light cocktail: Under hard alcohols, vodka contains the lowest calories. Forget the beer; instead go for a delicious and light cocktail. Blend vodka with light lemonade and tonic water. Your 80 calories drink is ready to go.
- Apple pie: End the world’s favorite game with the world’s favorite dessert. Replace the typical butter loaded crust with the low fat honey graham crackers and your apple pie is less wicked than the one in the bakery. With a combination of oats and apples, this delicacy is perfect to satiate your sweet tooth while staying healthy.
So when you are enjoying the game, you can also enjoy the food without having to get away from your healthy lifestyle.
