Eat This, Not That: Sticking to Your Bridal Diet During the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl may be about two teams playing for the bragging rights of #1 team in football but it also means delicious snacks and hours of sitting in front of the tv. While it sounds like fun, it can also be a snag in a bride’s diet and fitness routine--the average person consumes over 1,200 calories while watching the Super Bowl! Here, we give you some tips for sticking to your routine while still cheering for your favorite team.

Eat This, Not That

Avoid foods with saturated fats such as chips and creamy dips. The oils in these foods are not only bad for your waistline but also for your skin. Instead, reach for the vegetable platter and healthier dips such as hummus or guacamole (the avocado in guacamole is delicious and has Vitamins A, D and E which makes the skin look vibrant).

Instead of snacking on those adorable mini burger sliders go for the chicken wings. The buns on those burgers contain gluten which can make your sugar spike causing you to get hungry quicker (and reach for the chips faster). The wings on the other hand are packed with protein which is essential for a healthy diet. Just be cautious of the sauces you put on them, stick to lighter varieties or eat them bare.

Easy Swaps That Will Make Your Favs Healthy

-Purchase pretzels that are fat-free or have reduced salt (salt causing bloating)

-Use Greek yogurt in dips as a healthier substitute for sour cream

-Bake, don’t fry any chicken you cook

-Drink water or low-calorie beer to avoid drinking empty calories

Get Moving

Aside from jumping up and down when a touchdown is scored you should get moving during commercial breaks and halftime. Stand on your feet if you want to stick around to watch the famous commercials but don’t sit so you get your blood flowing and limbs stretching!

--Stacy Shiffner