We all go to watch, eat, drink... and gain weight?! If you are like me, I don't want to suffer for 3 days from what I consumed in a few hours. My suggestions for a guilt-free Superbowl Sunday? If you are going to a house party, kindly let the host know that you would like to bring some food (in addition to the house gift you might be planning to bring). Ask if you can bring crudites (raw and partially steamed veggies), which you can buy or make along with some low-calorie dip (see my fat-free dip recipe below). Another quick snack: A basket (also a nice gift!) of baked tortilla chips and a bowl- which could be used as a gift, too- of salsa (see recipe below). The baked tortilla chips are a fraction of the calories and fat of potato chips, and your host will always welcome more food!
If you are going to a restaurant, avoid the half-time buffet, or at least select a one "must-have" of each appetizer, and stay away from the blue cheese dressing, which clocks in at a whopping 100 calories per tablespoon along with artery-clogging saturated fat. See if you can order off the menu; even a salad! The kitchen is almost always open and they may offer limited offerings. Chances are you will find yourself at a sports bar type restaurant with a full bar and generic wine offerings. If you are drinking wine, order a glass of ice and a glass of seltzer with lime to concoct your own wine spritzer, cutting half of the calories from your alcohol intake, and of course, lite beer is always a no-brainer. Enjoy!
Fat Free Crudite Dip
2 cups dip
2 containers fat free plain(unflavored) yogurt
3 Tb chopped herbs such as dill, chives, parsley
1 tsp mustard
salt and pepper tt
Pico de Gallo Salsa
3 large firm but ripe tomatoes or 6 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large green chili such as jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 Tb cilantro, chopped
1 cloves garlic chopped
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper tt
Mix in non-metallic bowl
At least one hour prior to serving(allow the ingredient flavors to meet their neighbors)
If you choose to use a processor, first add garlic and pepper to bowl and mince, add coarsely chopped cilantro, add chunks of tomatoes, finish with lime juice and salt and pepper
