Healthy Foods for the Big Game
It's the ultimate time for a party! We typically think of game food as unhealthy; however, you can make a number of healthy choices so you don’t feel weighed down. Here are some healthy foods you can enjoy during the big game:
- Guacamole- avocados are full of healthy fats, instead of dipping fried chips, try baked pita chips or baked tortilla chips
- Chili-beans are full of protein and fiber and tomato sauce has antioxidants, top it healthfully with onions, baked tortilla strips and hold the cheese and Fritos
- Veggie sticks- try hummus instead of Ranch dip, you get more protein and less saturated fats
- Chicken wings- try skewers of chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces and grilled or baked
- Dips- go for honey mustard or barbecue sauces instead of blue cheese or Ranch to save on fat
- Drinks- sparkling water with fruit slices instead of sugary pop and soda
- Pizza-go for thin crust, chose veggie topping instead of meat, limit the cheese
*Remember beer and alcohol have a significant amount of calories and do not provide any nutritional value
Taco Bites
- 12 wanton wrappers
- 1 can low sodium refried beans
- 1 avocado
- 1 jar salsa
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- Spray muffin tin with non-cook spray
- Place one wonton skin in each cup
- Bake for about 5 minutes in a 350 degree oven
- Fill each cup with a spoon full of beans and sprinkle of cheese
- Return to oven and bake another 3-4 minutes until wontons are golden and crispy
- Top each cup with a spoonful of salsa and slices of avocado