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Healthy Superbowl Foods – Eat Clean on Game Day!

I’m not a huge football fan, but when it’s time for the Superbowl I get in the spirit! For most, this usually means eating lots of traditional football and game day foods including wings, dips, fried foods and other things that will sabotage your diet. So, this year – get your own game plan and try some healthier options so that you don’t end up with a food hangover in the morning. Also, I would recommend that you start the day with a workout and eat healthy all day. Then, about an hour before the game, or party, eat a healthy snack. You can also offer to bring something to the party like veggies with lowfat dip (see below); portobello mushrooms, zucchini or other veggies for the grill or even low-cal popcorn.

Below are a couple of dips (courtesy of CookingLight.com) that are perfect for crowds. Also, FitSugar.com has some great recipes including kale chips, more dips and fruit skewers. Yum!

Spinach Parmesan Dip

At first, the spinach will seem to overflow in the skillet, but keep stirring–as it begins to wilt, it reduces in volume. Serve this creamy dip with crudités or hearty wheat crackers.

Yield: 2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1  teaspoon  olive oil
  • 3  garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1  (10-ounce) package fresh spinach (you can use frozen if you have to)
  • 1/2  cup  basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 1/3  cup  (about 3 ounces) 1/3-low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/8  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 1/3  cup  plain fat-free yogurt (or substitute Greek Yogurt)
  • 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add salt and spinach; sauté 3 minutes or until the spinach wilts. Place spinach mixture in a colander, pressing until mixture is barely moist.
Place spinach mixture, basil, cream cheese, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon spinach mixture into a medium bowl. Add yogurt and Parmesan; stir to combine. Chill.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 63 (60% from fat)
Fat: 4.2g (sat 2.3g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.2g)
Protein: 4.1g
Carbohydrate: 3g
Fiber: 0.9g
Cholesterol: 11mg

Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Dip

This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer offers a little extra protein, heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and fiber. Serve with cut-up vegetables or toasted pita wedges.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh basil
  • 1  teaspoon  balsamic vinegar
  • 1  (16-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1  (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained
  • 1  large garlic clove
  • 2  tablespoons  extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. With processor on, slowly add oil through food chute. Stir in salt and black pepper.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 62 (51% from fat)
Fat: 3.5g (sat 0.5g,mono 2.5g,poly 0.5g)
Protein: 1.5g
Carbohydrate: 5.9g
Fiber: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0.0mg

 

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Cari Shoemate

Hi! I'm Cari! I'm a fitness star turned Mom of 3 who lives in Houston, TX. Getting fit and healthy is a journey and one I understand well. After graduating from college I worked in a corporate setting for many years and gained a lot of weight and had an unhealthy lifestyle. Finally, after I had enough - I decided to regain my healthy lifestyle that I had in college by fitting in workouts and eating healthier. Eventually, I left my corporate job to become a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I also created Bombshell Bootcamp over 10 years ago and it has become one of Houston's top bootcamps! My passion then turned into greater opportunities to write workouts for national magazines, appear on tv doing workouts and speaking about healthy and fitness, making fitness DVD's and working with many celebrities. Fast forward a few years....and then I had my first baby! I'm now a Mom of 3 little ones and try to incorporate healthy living and exercise in our family's lives. Not only do I still blog about workouts and fitness, but I have shifted some to include family fitness, family travel, fashion, health/beauty and general lifestyle.

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