Diet Basics
Want to tackle calories? You can indulge at your Super Bowl party without the guilt. From burgers to dips, we give game day snacks healthy diet-friendly makeovers.
MVP Burgers
What's a game day without burgers? If you crave the meat but not the extra fat, substitute ground beef with ground turkey and save up to 100 calories and 6 grams of fat. Make sure that the turkey is lean, and grill instead of pan fry. Top it off with whole wheat buns, low-fat cheese, avocado and tomato slices.
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Halftime Pizza
A lighter version of this traditional party favorite is easy to make. Throw on some fresh tomatoes, basil and low-fat mozzarella cheese onto a whole wheat crust. Add some ground cracked peppercorn and you're guests will be shouting, "Mama mia!"
Where's the Beef?
Grill mavens have to have their steak. Remember, portion control is a key to reducing cholesterol. If your game plan is to lose weight, try eating protein-rich meat without the carbs. Don't cover your masterpiece with buns, show off your savory steak in lettuce wraps.
Healthy Spuds
Potato skins coated in oil and packed with bacon, cheese and sour cream are a nutritional nightmare. For lighter football fare, forgo the oil and load your potatoes with grilled vegetables. Then top with an ounce of reduced-fat cheese and non-fat sour cream.
Easy Skewers
Can't get enough of grilling? Trim fat and prep time by serving up some easy chicken kebabs. The fun with these finger foods is that you can dip them in a variety of low-fat spicy and sweet sauces without packing on the pounds.
Dip It Good
Craving the crunch without the calories? Be the MVP of good health by adding small sliced veggies like carrots, celery and even baby tomatoes to your game day spread. Add a low-cal dip like fat-free ranch dressing, hummus, salsa or a low-fat cheese dip and you've got a delicious snack everyone will enjoy.
Tastes Great and Less Filling
Enjoy refreshing light beer but don't overdo it. You can keep up your weight loss game plan by watching what you drink! Lighter is better and each bottle of light beer only contains about 100 calories.
Baked Goodness
A game-time feast without chips? No way! You can still snack on crunchy chips without derailing your diet with baked chips that are lower in calories and trans fat free. Our favorites are baked Tostitos. But watch your portion sizes since calories can easily add up.
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