How To Make Your Tailgate Party a Little Healthier

Tailgating and football go hand-in-hand just as much as chips and salsa. Speaking of chips and salsa, there are several ways that you can make this dish and others at your tailgate party a little healthier by making a few smart food choices.

In this post, we’ll let you know how you can still enjoy good food, watch some great football, and keep those inches off your waste by sharing with you a few of our tailgate recipes.

So without further ado, back to those chips and salsa….

Skip the Cheese

Chips and salsa, and fries for that matter, get a whole lot unhealthier when you drench them with melted cheese. So do yourself a favor and omit the cheese if you can allow yourself to do so. Sure, cheese tastes great with anything, but it also contains a lot of fat and extra calories that you don’t need.

Also, have you noticed how Subway and Gandolfo’s have started selling baked Lays and other brands of potato chips? That’s because baked is healthier! Needless to say, you can also find baked tortilla chips at your local grocery store. Not only are they healthier, but they are just as tasty as well.

Lean Meat and Wheat Bread

Speaking of sandwiches, meat is always a must at a tailgate party. Along those lines, concentrate on buying lean meats that won’t balloon your fat count. The leaner the meat, the healthier of an option it’ll be.

Also, if you’re planning on making a bunch of subs, you should also consider buying wheat bread or rolls instead of white. Wheat contains fiber that is essential for a healthy diet because of its ability to cleanse a body’s system. And if you’re wanting to eat super healthy, you can also avoid the mayo or miracle whip as well.

Consider the Vegetable Platter

Now, we know that veggies aren’t the most popular food item…especially at a tailgate party. But it doesn’t hurt to at least have a small platter as an option for you and other health-conscious guests. Containing a host of vitamins and minerals, there is nothing better for your body than a hearty helping of veggies.

Also, we all know that a veggie platter has to come with dip right? Look for a low-fat dip alternative that can complement your healthy food option. After all, its no good to take one step forward, if you’re just going to take one step back by drenching your carrot in a high-fat ranch or cream cheese dip.

Fruit Over Cookies

Lastly, dessert is a must as well when it comes to tailgating. Sure cookies, brownies, and the like are great and all. But you’re body is not going to like all that sugar and fat that it intakes…trust us on this one. Although you’ll probably still want to accommodate your friends with some goodies, you can also consider providing a healthy dessert alternative such as a fruit platter or kebob.

After all, who doesn’t like grapes, watermelon, pineapple, honey dew, cantaloupe, and especially strawberries?

Last Word

In ending, we’d encourage you to try out these ideas. See which ideas your friends and family like, and don’t like, and then stick with the one’s that work. You may be surprised at how much they enjoy eating healthy food options…