Score Big with Healthy Snack Tips for the Big Game

You’ve just started your New Year’s resolutions. Love it! If you’re a sports fan gearing up to watch the big game with family and friends, you may be wondering how you can hurdle those irresistible tailgate party snacks. As your healthcare team, North Oaks is here to champion your goals when it comes to a healthier you.

Sub in the veggies.

For all your dips and other appetizers, try subbing chips for some fresh vegetables. Vegetables are full of fiber to help fill you up, and are low in calories! Veggies like carrots, bell pepper slices, cucumber or celery are great for dipping. If tortilla chips are a must, check out the healthier tortilla chip brands available.

Skip the dip.

Shy away from creamy, white dips that are full of fats and salt. If made fresh, it’s easier to control the salt content. Salsa made from tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime is an option. So is
hummus or guacamole. Avocados provide heart-healthy fats, not only making it creamy and smooth but also filling.

Lean into protein.

Burgers are sports staples so use lean ground beef or, better yet, lean ground turkey. Coming in a close second for tailgaters are chicken wings. Instead of frying them, bake or grill them and put the sauces on the side. When it comes to cold cuts, limit ham and salami because they often have high levels of sodium. 

Sip smart.

Water is #1 in the playbook of health, and there are ways to make water tasty. Try adding fresh fruit, like berries and citrus. Remember, for alcoholic beverages, the recommendation is no
more than one drink per day for women and no more than two for men. Moderation is key!

Let 2025 be your kickoff to the best you that you can be. Remember, it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.