Do you have a favorite Super Bowl snack? Many individuals and families have go-to foods for their Super Bowl watching parties and festivities. Unfortunately, many of those go-to foods are high in saturated fat and sodium. According to a survey from Statista, the most popular Super Bowl foods in 2021 were chips and dip, chicken wings, pizza and nachos. The good news is that there are healthier ways to prepare those items! The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend we:
- Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage
- Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions and budgetary considerations
- Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and beverages
- Stay within calorie limits
- Limit foods and beverages higher in added sugars, saturated fat and sodium
- Limit alcohol consumption
If you want to prepare, serve, or enjoy a favorite Super Bowl snack that aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, try one of the following methods or recipes:
Chips and Dip – Make a veggie-based dip such as guacamole or spinach dip and serve with whole-grain crackers or tortilla chips.
Chicken wings – Instead of ordering out, buy frozen chicken wings and prepare them in an oven or air fryer.
Pizza – Whether you order or make your pizza, load it up with veggies! If cooking at home, try a herbed garden pizza or English muffin bite-sized pizzas.
Nachos – Swap out the chips for veggies in this unique Bell Pepper Nacho recipe. Not a fan of bell peppers? Try these loaded potato skins with buffalo chicken and/or your favorite nacho toppings.
If you have a favorite Super Bowl recipe that features fruits and veggies, please share using the comment box below!
Written by Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Franklin County
Reviewed by Alisha Barton, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, OSU Extension Miami County
Sources:
Dietary Guidelines for Americans. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/
Celebrate Your Plate. https://celebrateyourplate.org/
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