For this football season, don’t fumble your diet. Rather, kick off the season with a little pregame plan that is sure to score a touchdown with your waistline.
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Have a small snack before going to the game or before watching the game on television. Stick to a strategy for eating; don’t let your eating be dictated by the pace of the game. Fill up on fruits, veggies and grains. Use a small plate to help you eat less. Drink sugar-free beverages to cut out extra calories. Instead of the traditional football fare of burgers and hot dogs, go with lean sandwich meats on whole grain breads. Score a few points with fruit kabobs or pizza topped with loads of mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Try light popcorn, pretzels, baked tortilla chips with salsa, or apple slices and low-fat caramel dip instead of traditional chips and dip. Modify those dip recipes with fat-free refried beans and fat0free or light sour cream. Sip on sugar-free hot chocolate for a sweet fourth quarter. Enjoy the season! Information provided by St. Anthony Hospital and American Dietetics Association. For more information, call 231-8866.
