Your RDN Super Bowl Eating Tips:
1. Stick with a regular meal schedule.
Eat breakfast and lunch during the day before the game. This helps keep you feeling satisfied and prevents you from overeating and mindlessly eating during the game.
2. Get your own exercise on game day. Go for a walk or do a gentle yoga.
3. Scan your options before plating your plate. Choose fiber rich grains, fruits, and vegetables, protein, and healthy fats for a variety of nutrients and color.
4. Prepare some healthy snacks such as guacamole with whole grain chips or crackers, hummus and veggies, salsa made with tomato, onion, cilantro and lime, roasted chickpeas, fresh fruit with honey or vanilla Greek yogurt dip, and roasted cauliflower with Tahini sauce (find recipe under Recipes and then Vegetables).
5. Pace your eating throughout the game. Take breaks before taking seconds. Check in with your hunger and fullness cues to avoid overeating.
6. 3 D's - Delay, Dilute, Don't! Delay drinking alcoholic beverages.
Dilute your alcohol with diet soda, soda water, or drink water between alcoholic beverages
Don't! be the designated driver and don't drink or at some point during the game stop drinking alcoholic beverages.
7. Enjoy the game! Focus on spending time with friends.