Do you know that it’s estimated Americans consume 30 million pounds of snacks during the Super Bowl? Is that crazy or what? Especially since the game is only 3 hours long! And clean eating? Sure sounds like that goes right out the window!

• Bring your favorite delicious and healthy dish to a party you might be attending. That way, you know there will be something you can enjoy without all the guilt
• Fill up on water when you arrive at the party to curb your appetite before you get into snack mode
• For every alcoholic drink you have, drink a glass of water afterward. It will hydrate you and won’t be full of empty calories
• Substitute high fat, creamy dips for low-fat and tasty hummus
• Replace your favorite refined white flour crackers for whole grain varieties. I’m a big fan of Mary’s Gone Crackers, delicious gluten-free crackers that pack a flavorful punch
• Want chips? Make your own! You can easily bake homemade potato or sweet potato chips that will satisfy almost any fan
• Kale chips anyone? These yummy treats can be made in minutes and the perfect way to add in some dark leafy greens that even kids will eat
• Grill mini turkey burgers. You can save calories and fat by substituting low fat turkey for beef
  Use low-fat cheese instead of the full fat variety
• Make a batch of cookies with whole grain flour and your favorite natural sweetener. They’ll satisfy a sugar craving and taste great too
• Whip up a pot of delicious veggie chili. It’s so good you won’t even miss the meat!

Filed under: Low-fat, Recipes, Snacking, clean eating