Okay, so most of us won’t be going to any Super Bowl parties this year. But we’ll still watch, we still have to eat, and we’ll still want to have game-day food while we watch. That’s why I think my Super Bowl snacking post from last year is worth reposting.
I also added a chili recipe to the bottom of this post. It’s not only perfect football food, but also easy enough to make for weeknights and full of veggies, protein and fiber.
Here’s the post!
Gotta love the Super Bowl.
It ranks only behind Thanksgiving when it comes to calories consumed. Complete with wings, burgers, pizzas, and dips, dips and more dips….It’s not the easiest event to get through for someone who is trying to stick to her get-fit resolution. But, don’t despair. It CAN be done.
~First, if you see any of these healthier options at your Super Bowl party, go for them first to fill you up (instead of that gooey cheese dip)
- guacamole (high in calories, so watch the portion)
2. hummus
3. fruit and/or veggie tray (of course)
4. pico de gallo (salsa)
5. Triscuits (or another 100% whole wheat, low-sugar cracker, tortilla chip or pita cracker)
6. chili (esp. turkey, veggie or chicken chili)
7. turkey meatballs
8. bean dip (white bean, black bean)
9. popcorn (without heavy toppings)
10. homemade trail mix (watch the portion)
~Second, eat something before you arrive at a Super Bowl party. You may think you need to save your calories for the party, but doing it that way will likely set you up for a bit of a binge.
~Bring your own healthier appetizer to share. That ensures there will at least be ONE healthy option there.
~Don’t sit next to the food table. Get a plate, eat it slowly, and don’t go near the food again until half time.
~Portion control, people! If there’s something naughty that you really want to eat, have a little and really enjoy it. Then move on.
~Limit alcohol. It clouds your healthy-eating judgment. Studies show that after a third drink, people are way more likely to abandon their healthy-eating goals. Go for light beer, seltzer and wine. Stay away from sugary mixed drinks and ciders. Bonus: No hangovers at work on Monday!
Good Luck!
Easy, Protien-Packed Turkey Chili
You can adjust the dish to your taste by adding diced jalapeno, your favorite spices, or a third can of beans or lean ground beef instead of turkey. I added more cumin, some chili powder, oregano and also a little low-sugar pasta sauce.
Tip: If using canned beans, rinse and drain them to keep the sodium content lower.
Makes 6 servings, Adapted from Muscle and Fitness Hers
INGREDIENTS
• 3 tbsp olive oil or canola oil, divided
• 1 lb ground 100% turkey breast
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
• 16 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 16 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 28 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
DIRECTIONS
1/ Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey to the pan. Brown the meat, breaking it up into very small pieces as it cooks.
2/ Remove meat from the pan, and season with salt and ground black pepper, if desired; reserve.
3/ Return pan to the stove. Add remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil to pan and heat over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and pepper and cook until soft.
4/ Add meat back to the pan, and stir in beans, tomatoes, and cumin. Heat to boiling, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
PER SERVING
• Calories: 267
• Protein: 27g
• Carbs: 29g
• Fat: 6g
• Fiber: 9g
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