Don’t let this upcoming weekend sabotage your weight loss efforts.
This Sunday, many of us will take part to some degree in the Super Bowl festivities. If you are not interested in the game itself, it could be the food or commercials that draw you in. Speaking of the commercials, according to WebMD, at last year’s Super Bowl, if you had consumed an average serving of each of the snack foods and beverages advertised during the game itself, you would have ingested at least 925 calories from first quarter to last (nearly half the calories of a full day) as well as 38 grams of fat and 890 milligrams of sodium — from chips to beer to candy bars.
Consider these tips to avoid having your weight loss efforts derailed
Bring something for you, and others, to enjoy. Try creating a healthier version of your favorite dip or entree for you, and others, to share. Try the Cauliflower Buffalo Bites recipe below.
Balance Party Appetizers with Fruit & Vegetables Finger Food. Balance party foods, heavy on calories, saturated fat and sodium, with fruits and vegetables, which are heavy instead on important nutrients and fiber. Have someone bring a fruit platter and someone else a vegetable tray.
“Mini” Portions are “IN”. Bring or buy mini portions of food and beverages. It’s easier to sample and taste the Super Bowl spread this way without getting uncomfortable or too full.
Cauliflower Buffalo Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 head cauliflower
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F
- Combine flour and milk together. Whisk until no lumps are left. Add garlic and onion powder.
- Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces.
- Dip each piece into the flour batter.
- Place onto a baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes.
- Combine buffalo sauce with melted butter.
- Dip each piece into the buffalo sauce. Place back onto the baking sheet and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce and serve