Whether you are holding a Saints or BCS Football Party or attending one, here my 10 tips to make sure you kick off the new year right by staying healthy.
Here’s my 5 Tips for the Party Thrower
- Don’t forget your fruits & veggies
- Fruit and Veggie trays are easy and fun finger food ideas for your buffet table.
- Provide non-alcoholic beverages
- Keep the empty calorie count down with the addition of seltzer water, club sodas, and tea
- Low Calorie or Sugar Free Drinks are the key
- A lot of calories are often packed on here. Fight the hidden calorie bug by providing Low calorie/Sugar Free Sodas.
- Throw in some sugar free desserts
- A party wouldn’t be a party without the desserts. Try providing sugar-free cupcakes, cookies, and cakes for dessert snacks.
- To Play Games
- When hosting your football party, opt for games that involve being physically active. Dancing, Twister, or Nintendo WII systems are just a few ideas
5 tips for the Party Goer
- Portion control
Fighting the urge to pack your plate will keep you from packing on the pounds. Keep your plate small, share a dessert, and avoid mingling around the buffet table.
2. Eat a small healthy snack prior to the party
Going to a party on an empty stomack has bad news written all on it. Instead, snack on some nuts or have a couple pieces of fruit to help kill your appetite.
3. Make Water Your Sidekick.
Try drinking a bottle or glass of water before eating. Drinking water before a meal will help fill your stomach a little and leave you a little less likely to crowd your plate.
4. Donate To The Cause
Wondering if there will be any healthy options at your next Football Party? Feel free to bring your own healthy option to the potluck.
5. Be Social
The last thing you want to do is hang around the buffet table. Remember you are at a party, so act like it. Go and have fun…Do not be afraid to hold conversations.
