Newswise — Loyola University Health System dietitian Gina Bucciferro is offering these and other tips for people attending Sunday's Super Bowl parties:
-Eat a small meal first, so you don't wind up snacking all night. -Exercise beforehand to burn some calories. -Drink alcohol in moderation or not at all. Besides adding empty calories, alcohol blocks your inhibition against overeating.
For people hosting Super Bowl parties, Bucciferro advises: -Serve pretzels or microwave popcorn rather than potato chips and provide fruit trays instead of assorted cheeses. -Serve vegetable snacks, such as celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli. -Use low-fat sour cream or low fat cheese in dips. Salsa is good, too. -Order pizza with extra vegetables and no meat or extra cheese. -For chili, use lean or extra lean ground beef or turkey, or try vegetarian.
"It's ok to occasionally treat yourself on a special occasion like Super Bowl Sunday," Bucciferro said. "But avoid overeating all the leftovers, which could set you up for getting off track long-term. If you choose wisely, you can maintain your diet."
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