Posted in Nutrition, Recipes on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:17 pm
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For many people, a classic Super Bowl party consists of massive amounts of chips, sausage, burgers, booze and of course, yelling. The Super Bowl is normally considered a cheat day for many people’s diets and unfortunately can be the demise for their New Year’s resolution. Most of the time, the Super Bowl isn’t even about the game, but more about food and good times with friends (and many are bitter that their team isn’t participating). Instead of worrying about how much you are eating, here are 10 healthy Super Bowl snacks so you can stay focused on the game, commercials or pout that your team isn’t at the big dance.
Having guacamole apart of any snack is an instant smart move. Adding broccoli to the mix, makes it prime contender for the best snack during the Super Bowl. In this recipe there are actually no avocados, but it is low calorie, low-fat, jammed packed with vitamin C and most importantly it tastes great! To make this dish even healthier, try using low-fat and lightly salted chips.
Considered a “super food,” broccoli provides many different health benefits to the body. Broccoli contains high amounts of potassium, which may help maintain a healthy nervous system and brain functions. Along with potassium, broccoli contains calcium and magnesium, which can help lower blood pressure.
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Shrimp cocktails are normally not the most exciting or widely excepted snack during a sporting event, but that’s why we need to jazz it up a bit. This spicy, seasoned version with tangy tomato chutney for dipping, is a great way to provide your friends and family with a different variety of snacks. It gets its flavor from a mix of parsley, garlic, red pepper, lemon juice and ginger!
When cooked without butter and other fatty substances, shrimp are very healthy! Shrimp are packed with antioxidants, most notably astaxanthin. Astaxanthin may help support a healthy cardiovascular system by lowering blood pressure as well as cholesterol. This nutrient is sometimes used for as a supplemental treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, high cholesterol, eye conditions and muscular degeneration.
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FRIES, NOM, NOM, NOM! Yes, fries are one of the tastiest side dishes. Whoa, hold on a minute, fries are supposed to be made from potatoes! Not so fast, zucchini fries offer a healthy alternative, and we promise the parmesan crust will be to die for. Here is a little tip to make this even tastier, try dipping them into your favorite low-calorie barbeque sauce.
Just like broccoli, zucchini is considered a “super food” due to having many different nutrients and health benefits. Zucchini is high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin A promotes healthy eyesight skin and lungs. Vitamin A and vitamin C are both powerful antioxidants that are linked to boosting the body’s immune system. Zucchini has recently been considered to help weight management. The fiber and low calorie properties in zucchini aid in appetite control.
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These tasty little muffins have a great surprise in the middle. Pick an all-beef hot dog and cornbread to cut calories in half. Using cornbread also makes them gluten-free. The tiny corn dog bites will be swiped up before you can say “first down.” Since there’s a hot dog in the middle, many of your friends and family won’t know that this is healthy for them! They will love it even more if you serve them with a side of low-fat ranch, ketchup and mustard.
The best aspect of this recipe is that it consists of gluten-free bread. This cuts the calories in half as well as can help if you are on a strict no-carb diet!
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Last but certainly not least, drumroll please……
You are probably thinking, “Come on, there’s nothing healthy about chicken wings.” This isn’t true! Whether or not your wings can be considered health really depends on how you make them. For example, we suggest you broil the wings instead of frying. If you want to bump the fat content even more try boiling the wings before broiling. Like all chicken wings, serve with sides of carrots, celery and hot sauce. A good thing to remember, four wings equals 150 calories!
Chicken is one of the most popular foods in the world. Other than supplying typical nutrients of meat, such as protein and healthy fat, it supplies the body with many nutrients that help the body function. Chicken, not fried, consists of vitamin B3, vitamin B6 and more!
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The Super Bowl is considered a national holiday, but it doesn’t mean you have to pig out this Sunday! Tasty alternates can help you avoid consuming 10,000 calories. One more thing, remember to enjoy the game even if your team isn’t playing!
Michael Gabriel is the marketing content developer at DrVita.com. Michael is largely interested in all aspects fitness. He is extremely interested in running, lifting, hiking, sports, and nutrition.
