Host a Healthy Superbowl Party

Superbowl Sunday is one of my favorite days of the year. One of the top reasons I love this day so much, aside from being able to watch Peyton Manning play this year :) , is because of all the yummy food you get to eat! However, we all know how notoriously unhealthy game day food can be.
In an attempt to not deny any of us these delicious indulgences, below are a few recipe makeovers to help lighten up the day. Shaving off 20 calories here or there can really add up!

Nachos: Lighten up nachos by cutting out the fatty ground meat, excessive cheese, and calorie-dense sour cream. Instead top with reduced-fat shredded cheddar (I like Weight Watchers brand) to add a calcium boost. Black beans which contains super high fiber content to lower cholesterol and prevent blood sugar levels from spiking. And last throw on some fresh Pico de Gallo- the tomatos in here offer a good deal of Vitamin C to give your immune system a boost!

Pico de Gallo
* 6 medium Tomatoes diced
* 1 medium Onion diced
* 1/4 cup fresh Cilantro chopped.
* 2 to 4 Fresh serrano or jalapeño seeded and minced
* garlic powder just a pinch * Salt to taste

Put all ingredients in a bowl add 1/2 cup of cold water, mix well. Let set a few minutes.

Chips & Dip: Greesy potato chips and dairy/cheese based dips will leave you feeling super-gross on Monday morning.. Completely not worth it!! Swap out the greesy chips for some homemade whole grain pita chips. Cut pita bread into triangles, drizzle EVOO over sprinkle some course sea salt and toss into the oven at 400 F until they're crisp. Doing this will cut calories & fat while adding fiber!
As for the dip, why would you eat a creamy dip drenched in calories and fat when you have the option to pair those killer pita chips with yummy hummus! I love all Trader Joe's brands. Chick Peas make up the foundation of this great dip and pack in even more fiber to keep you regular as well as a decent amount of iron which helps blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissue cells which need this to function!

Sweet Tooth: For anyone with a sweet tooth, swap out heavy cakes for some dark chocolate covered strawberries! This way you can satisfy any sweet or chocolate craving while packing in some great antioxidants from both the Strawberries & Dark Chocolate! I mean really, have you every met anyone who DIDN'T like chocolate covered strawberries?

So there you have it! Everything you need to lighten up your game time noshing. Enjoy & go Colts!!