Here we go. A chill is in the air for the start of football season. Friends and family gather to watch football and your menu is in the game!

Here We Go! Image by Rant Sports
Here We Go!
Image by Rant Sports

Play good defense and block those polyunsaturated fats, hydrogenated oils, and hefty calories! Football food does not have to be unhealthy!

Football Favorites Healthy Plays:

Snacks:

Vegetable tray– The crunch eases game time nerves! Tackle the dip. Lower calories by opting for a light avocado or bean based dip.

Warmed, flavored Chex Mix– instead of potato chips, run a healthier option. There are many flavor comninations!
Garlic Parmesan Chex Mix via Julie’s eats and treats

Photo by Julie's Eats and Treats
Photo by Julie’s Eats and Treats

Fresh Guacamole or a hummus bean dip is always a touchdown. Serve with vegetables, tortilla chips, or cucumber chips!
Fresh Guacamole By Parmesan Princess

The halftime lineup:

Instead of pizza, wings, french fries and fried chicken, how about pulled chicken/pork, grilled skewers, turkey burgers, and a big salad!

Crockpot Pulled Chicken By Dashing Dish

Serve with BBQ sauce and avocado spread to give variety! Photo by Dashing Dish
Serve with BBQ sauce and avocado spread to give variety! Photo by Dashing Dish

 

Grilled Shrimp Skewers By Parmesan Princess

Mexican, turkey chili or grilled skewers are always a healthy and easy play!
Mexican, turkey chili or grilled skewers are always a healthy and easy play!

Pesto Turkey BurgersBy Parmesan Princess

Serve on wheat buns or without bread! Leaf lettuce is a great burger wrap!
Serve on wheat buns or without bread! Leaf lettuce is a great burger wrap!

Play clean. Eat clean!
Let’s go Steelers!!
Ciao!