Top 5 HEALTHY Substitutions for SuperBowl Staples

SuperBowl Sunday is Tomorrow
So... what do you do if you are watching your waistline?
By: Lisa "Kingslayer" Rebaglia

So, tomorrow is a time for riotous behavior and tons of "finger foods".  So,  what are you supposed to do if you have been invited to a superbowl party and you are trying to eat right?  First of all, don't say No.  Go, have fun, and cheer for your team!  If you are hosting however, you'll have total control over what you and your guests will be consuming!

Something to keep in mind is that even though YOU will be creating Healthy options of snack foods, this doesn't mean you can have a free-for-all on the buffet.  You still need to be conscious of what and how much you are eating.  If something has 1/2 the fat and calories of its unhealthy counterpart, it doesn't do you any good if you are eating twice as much.

So, without further delay, here are your TOP 5 HEALTHY Substitutions for SuperBowl Sunday!

#1 - Guacamole instead of French onion dip.  No store bought Guac, you need to make this from scratch, and it is simple!  Go here for the recipe http://penelopesoasis.com/2011/best-guacamole-recipe.html

#2 - Hummus and Roasted veggies instead of pot stickers.  Zucchini strips, bell pepper strips, Asparagus spears, green beans all tossed in extra virgin olive oil and roasted in the oven or on a grill until the outside is crispy. Serve the hummus in a cored Bell Pepper (I prefer red pepper hummus).  In addition to the roasted veggies, fresh veggies like carrots and celery are also great with hummus.

#3 -  Fruit plate with yogurt dip instead of M&M's and chex mix.  Any kind of fruit is yummy when dipped in a vanilla yogurt dip.  Vanilla Greek yogurt, or Standard Vanilla Yogurt.  If you are a Shakeology lover, Greenberry mixed into Plain greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and a 1/4 c vanilla milk: Mix well and serve for a colorful dip

#4 - Giant Sub Sandwiches instead of Pizza.  Top some whole wheat Baguettes with Turkey, Lean Roast Beef, and as many veggies as the bread can hold!  Offer Mustard, or Oil and Vinegar as the condiment to top this one.

#5 - Need something hot?  Go for Chili!  Instead of hot wings make a big crock pot of chili.  Here is a great recipe for Chili served with or without meat:

1 can of diced tomatoes
1 15 oz can Tomato sauce
1 can Kidney Beans
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Corn (or fresh)
1/4 c cilantro finely chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 yellow OR red Onion diced.
Optional italian sausage (turkey or venison)
1 packet of chili seasoning

Throw all of these ingredients into a crock pot by 12, turn on Low heat and by Coin Toss Time, you'll be serving up SUPERbowls of YUM. Make sure you precook the meat if you add it.

I hope this list gives you something to work from for your party!  

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