A Winning Game Plan for Your Super Bowl Party

February 2, 2007

Super Bowl Sunday is filled with food, festivities and fun — not to mention football. Party hosts: mix up your play calling and serve your fellow fans foods that are tasty, filling and nutritious. This year, try some super meal-time tips to make you look like the star of the game.

Kick off with fresh vegetables and low-fat dip, fruit kabobs, whole-grain breads and a variety of lean meats for sandwiches. During the second half, snack on popcorn, pretzels with mustard dip, baked tortilla chips and salsa, apple slices and low-fat caramel dip. Post-game, offer your guests fruit parfaits or angel food cake with chocolate sauce.

You can have a great time watching the Super Bowl without fumbling your diet:

• Have a small snack before going to a party. Going out hungry often results in overeating.
• Use a plate for even the smallest snack. You’ll eat less.
• Moderate your alcohol intake. Alcohol causes blood sugar to drop, which leads to hunger.

Whether you are host or guest, home team or visitors, keep a food plan in mind and be a winner no matter which team comes out on top.

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