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I wish we all had Jillian Michaels's insane willpower to snack only on healthy foods during the Super Bowl, but when cheesy nachos and buttery popcorn are glaring at you from the coffee table, it's pretty impossible to resist. Moderation will be the key to keeping you on your healthy path this Sunday, so arm yourself with this calorie info, and you'll be able to have your pizza and eat it Read more
I'm not a huge football fan, but I have hosted my share of Super Bowl parties over the years. Let's face it, this Sunday is about more than just a big game. There's halftime shenanigans, million-dollar commercials, and, of course, the food. Super Bowl Sunday is a big day of grazing: chips, Buffalo wings, layered dips, and sliders are pretty standard. Read — not so good for the waistline. Read more
FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle shared this healthy nacho recipe in the Healthy Recipe community group. Getting ready for the big game this weekend? These Surfer Style Nachos are loaded with fresh tomatoes, beans, salsa, and corn set atop a deliciously crunchy chip. Now check out the recipe. Read more
If you're like us, you might be parked on the couch this Sunday watching the Super Bowl. Even if you're not a huge football fan, there's still halftime, the commercials, and Super Bowl parties to contend with. Before you let the big game day deter you from your healthy diet, check out how trainer Jillian Michaels keeps Super Bowl eating healthy, fun, and filling. Snacking is a hard habit to Read more
Now that we know who is going to the Super Bowl, it's time to get started on a Super Bowl party menu. Rather than clutter the table with junk food, consider making a bunch of healthy killer appetizers. Spicy black bean and sweet potato cakes are full of flavor and bound to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites. While it looks like they have been pan fried, these cakes are actually cooked Read more
I believe little indulgences are a part of life, and cookies are one of mine. While a cookie will always be a cookie, made with sugar, butter, and eggs, all cookies are not on equal standing. Some of these sweet treats contain less butter, sugar, and eggs than others, and this ginger molasses cookie falls into the healthier category. I know it's still just a cookie, but since it's packed with a Read more
A little while ago I asked you to help me with some tasty Super Bowl snacks to feed my older brother's friends, PJ and Matt, during the game on Sunday. The food has to be filling: PJ manages a gym and Matt coaches a college baseball team-so these boys like to eat simple: nothing too gourmet or fancy for these boys it is after all, a football game easy to make: no gadgets or crazy pots Read more
The Super Bowl is just around the corner and although I don't follow football too closely, I love it because I get to make a bunch of football food! This year I promised my brother's friends PJ and Matt, a feast of yummy super bowl snacks to munch on during the game. I have tons of recipes, like this one for Hot Buffalo Wings from previous football parties, but I am in the mood to experiment Read more
In my house, Super Bowl Sunday equals Super Bowl snack time. Savory items like chips, dips, wings, and pizza are standard, but I also offer up healthy, lighter fare. Intercept empty calories, sugar, and fat by making these better-for-you alternatives to the classics. With tasty food like this, you won't even miss the guacamole, ranch dip, or chicken wings! Read more
You can buy hummus just about anywhere these days, but nothing compares to the taste when it's freshly made. And it's really easy to make — the hardest part is buying all of the ingredients. What You'll Need: 1 can of garbanzo beans (chick peas) 2 cloves of garlic, minced (you can always use more) 1 - 2 tbsp tahini (it's made out of ground up sesame seeds) Juice from 1/3 of a lemon 2 tbsp Read more
