Did you know that a handful of chips, a handful almonds, a handful of chex mix, and 2 regular soda pops totals about 750 calories!? WOW! That’s almost half of the calories we should be taking in a day!
When preparing snacks and food for a party such as the Superbowl, it’s important to try to incorporate a few healthy items into the mixture. This is especially important if you are watching your waist line. Below are a few snack ideas for you as you prepare your menu.
- Low fat, whole grain, or baked chips with salsa
- Fat free or whole grain wraps with lean lunch meat and veggies
- Thin pizza with lean meats such as hamburger or Canadian bacon (stay clear or thick crust and more processed meats like pepperoni and sausage)
- Trail mix with healthy nuts such as almonds and walnuts
- Fresh veggie and/or fruit trays
- Dips made with low fat cream cheese or sour cream and whole grain crackers or chips
- Avoid or limit of any foods that are breaded, fried, and creamy!
Stay tuned to my next post regarding liquid calories!
-Kelsey