Your Super Bowl Survival Guide
Staying healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle during Super Bowl parties can be challenging. Still, simple tips and tricks make it easy to enjoy the celebration without sacrificing your health.
Many Super Bowl snacks and drinks, such as chips, pizza, and candy, are high in unhealthy fats and sodium. Instead, choose healthy foods low in calories and fat, such as vegetables and fruits.
Second, be active throughout the event. Small activities, such as walking to the snack table or playing catch, can keep you moving and prevent unhealthy snacking. Additionally, you can join in on the festivities by participating in pre-game drills, such as tossing a football or doing a few yoga poses.
Finally, create a support system with your friends and family. Commit beforehand to keep each other from overindulging and remind each other of healthier options when applicable. Also, cheer for and celebrate with your favorite team without consuming unhealthy foods or drinks.
To help you get a jump-start on committing to a healthy Super Bowl, we’ve included five of our favorite, healthy, go-to Super Bowl Party snacks.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bite
These bite-sized morsels are sure to please everyone with a mix of spicy and savory flavors.
Simply mix cauliflower florets, your favorite hot sauce, and a tablespoon of melted vegan butter- Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees on an aluminum foil lined cookie sheet.
- Serve with Greek yogurt or ranch dressing for dipping.
Kale & Sweet Potato Nachos
These nachos are a great way to get your guests to eat their greens.
- Preheat your oven to 375.
- Layer kale, thin sweet potato slices, black beans, and cheese on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve with jalapenos, sour cream, and salsa for extra flavor.
Avocado & Tomato Veggie Wraps
These wraps are a great way to get some veggies into your meal.
Start by spreading a layer of mashed avocado onto a whole wheat wrap, then top with tomatoes, lettuce, and feta cheese. Roll up and heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes before serving.
Baked Zucchini Fries
Add a twist to your fries by baking zucchini slices instead!
Slice the zucchini into strips and coat with a mixture of grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and bread crumbs.- Bake for about 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
- Serve with a side of no-sugar added marinara sauce.
Veggie Pizzas
These pizzas are a great way to satisfy your guests' cravings.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees- Spread no-sugar added pizza sauces over a whole wheat pizza crust.
- Top with chopped vegetables, garlic, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, and enjoy!
