With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, you are probably already starting the planning of the big game day menu. However, is one day of celebration worth setting you back weeks on your fat loss goals? Of course not! Why not make a couple tweaks to some of your favorite party food recipes to make them healthier and more figure-friendly come kickoff?
I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of both approved food choices and/or healthier substitutes for traditional party foods. Use this list to satisfy your taste buds while saving at least hundreds if not
thousands of calories in the process.
Portion control is still needed even with this lightened up menu, but if you use these strategies consistently for parties and social gatherings over the course of the year, this could prevent 5-10 lbs of fat gain… easily!
Section I- Appetizers
- Open face Sandwiches
- Chicken Kabobs
- Thin Crust Whole Grain Pizza
- Fruit Salad (throw low carb whipped cream and dash of splenda/stevia on top as desired)
- Super Salad Bowl (use unlimited veggies and meats, dip dressing on the side or use low calorie substitute
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Nut Butter on Celery Sticks
- Mixed Nuts (no sugar, unroasted, low in salt)
- Cheese, Eggs, and Meat Tray
- Air popped popcorn
- Raw Veggies (use dip sparingly)
- Grilled/Sauteed Veggies (use extra virgin olive or coconut oil)
- Figure-Friendly Nachos (see “accessories” below for ingredients: tortillas, cheese, salsa, and guac)
- Buffalo Chicken Bites (skinless, no breading, use low calorie buffalo sauce sparingly)
- Pasta Salad (use whole grain pasta and go easy on the dressings, choosing marina based
sauces over creamier versions)
Section II- Accessories
- Natural Whole Grain Tortillas
- Natural Baked Chips
- Diet Lipton Green Teas (or other low calorie/carb beverages)
- Water
- Natural Salsa
- Guacamole
- Salad Dressings: Vinegars of choice (apple cider, red wine, balsamic, etc.)
- Other Low Calorie Condiments of Choice: mustard, hot sauce, horseradish, etc.
Section III- Main Courses
- Lettuce Burgers (use extra lean sirloin or bison, preferably bun-less only using whole grain bun if absolutely needed)
- Rotisserie Chicken (choose “plain” and remove skin and dab off any grease as needed with paper towel)
- Chili (preferably bean-less, only use if absolutely needed and feel free to swap extra lean turkey for the beef version to cut down fat intake)
Section IV- Desserts
- Dryers Grand Light Ice Cream
- Prograde Cravers (100% organic chocolate snacks bars)
- Low Carb Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory