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along with this popular American football watching ceremony, there is another tradition: following and gathering. Fans take a bite every weekend in hours of steals, passes, runs and touchdowns. If you join these revelers, you may be interested in some delicious and healthy snacks. We asked several nutritionists to weigh their favorite football food. They won't break the standard. Please read on for advice on quality football food that can score every time.
integral: soponbiz / iStock / Getty Images integral: Lauri pattern / iStock / Getty Images capsicum contains vitamin A and C, as well as healthy flavonoids, carotenoids and antioxidants. Almonds are rich in arginine, an amino acid that turns into nitric oxide in the body and relaxes blood vessels - good for relaxing nerves in those extra intense games. Try to combine the two to make a spicy and interesting football feast. Mix 3 cups of almonds with 1 tbsp of olive oil and coat the nuts evenly. Sprinkle the mixture over the almonds, including 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 / 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 / 2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 / 4 teaspoon chili powder, 1 / 4 teaspoon celery salt and 1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamon powder. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes and stir twice. Cool the nuts and serve in a team themed cocktail bowl. Credit: bhocak2 / iStock / Getty Images points: Natalie B / iStock / Getty Images credit card: bhoffc2 / iStock / Getty Images integral: jenifoto / iStock / gettyimages if you cheer for the team in sunny areas, you can make some fresh and healthy fruit sodas rich in vitamin C, protein, calcium and phytochemicals. " Many people adhere to the old adage that if it's good for you, it's impossible to taste good, "said Dr Kaye Ann Taylor of RDN. That's not true. For example: her delicious and fit fruit soda. For a healthy and tasty football snack, Taylor suggests mixing 7 oz. of frozen pulp, a container of plain Greek yogurt, 1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamon and sweeteners (such as tequila or honey) in a blender. Fill the frozen bubble mold with the combination, insert the stick, freeze to a solid, and decorate with ground dark chocolate. When the scoreboard doesn't match, these happy snacks can cheer the fans up. integral: azrita / iStock / Getty Images Credit: Matthew boyman / iStock / Getty Images Credit: Kimberly Johnson / iStock / Getty Images credit card: cooking photos / iStock / Getty Images Credit: Robin McKenzie / iStock / Getty Images if your guests want something sweet and delicious, they can match two kinds of super food - fruit and dark chocolate - as super snacks. Select some low-fat, high fiber, vitamin A and potassium dried apricots. You also need about three ounces of dark chocolate, which contains theobromine, antioxidants and flavonoids. Heat the chocolate in a microwave until it melts, dip the apricots in half of the mixture, and place on a baking pan. Leave the apricots for about an hour before serving. These sweet and delicious foods are healthy substitutes for sweets, cakes and other sugary foods. Credit: Vera dolezarova / iStock / Getty Images Credit: ingridhs / iStock / Getty Images points: Ron Auman, Jr. / iStock / Getty Images credit card: ina pets / iStock / Getty Images What are your favorite tailgating and football party traditions and snacks? Is your goal healthy snacks or do you find yourself wasting more decadent things? Share your favorite recipes in the comments section below. At the same time, shout to your favorite team! integral: Advertisements 1. Barbecue chicken pizza pizza and football are like salt and pepper. Nutritionist dawn Jackson Blatner has a suggestion that eating a tempting pizza is easier for your waistline. Add 2 cups of chopped roast chicken or chicken to 3 / 4 cup of natural barbecue sauce and place the mixture on 6 all wheat pitas. Sprinkle 1 / 2 cup chopped green onion, 1 / 2 cup chopped red onion, 2 cup chopped partially skimmed mozzarella cheese and 3 / 4 cup chopped fresh coriander. Bake the pizza for 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the pita is crisp. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve at halftime for a protein filled burst of energy.
2. Chili nuts
3. Peanut butter and chocolate popcorn Nutritionist dawn Jackson Blattner suggests adding four tablespoons of melted dark chocolate chips and two tablespoons of hot natural peanut butter to six cups of popcorn. Place popcorn on a baking pan, pour chocolate and peanut butter over it, and refrigerate for about 10 minutes. You can enjoy the sweet, salty and guilt free treatment with 100 calories per cup. Put them in small bags decorated with team colors and make them a match day gift.
4. Kristen TISS, a nutritionist, suggests adding some balanced snacks to your football day food, including some lean protein, grains, fruits and vegetables. " By replacing high-fat, refined snacks with healthier options, you'll be sure to stay sane in the game, even when it's over. Baked cabbage chips is a kind of airy and crispy snack, not to mention a delicious and convenient alternative to chips. For fresh, crunchy cabbage slices, TISS suggests making them. Start with a bunch of chopped stemless cabbage and add 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp olive oil and a little salt and pepper. Spread the kale evenly on a nonstick pan and bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the kale is small and crisp.
5. Kristen titch, a sports nutritionist, personal trainer and owner of elite Nutrition & performance, recommends adding healthy ingredients to chips and sauces. " Don't let the fruit in the name scare you! "When I make fruit salad, it's usually the first thing," she said. Stand recommends mixing apple, strawberry, kiwi, raspberry and low sugar strawberry preserves to create a fruity, fun and healthy salsa sauce. Dip in a little butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar as a sauce dressing. Cook the tortillas at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes. Look, you have a good substitute for cornflakes to supplement the fruit salad. Now listen carefully: how to calm down in 3 minutes. Buffalo hummus is a staple food in the football season, but they can lose weight through calories. Dietician dawn Jackson Blattner suggests replacing healthier options with Buffalo themed alternatives. To make a kind of buffalo flavored chickpea sauce instead of buffalo wings, use blue cheese seasoning, each wing can contain 72 calories. Jackson suggested adding overtime beans, tahini, fresh lemon juice, water and olive oil to the regular gargoyles, plus a little chili sauce, garlic and sea salt. Serve hummus with chips, carrots and celery. With 50 calories per 2 tablespoons, running with these buffaloes can help you lose weight.
7. Tropical fruit sodas
8. The combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese can solve people's desire for delicious and strong food. Dr Kaye Ann Taylor of RDN likes salmon because it contains a lot of omega-3 fat and protein. To add a twist to your salmon, she suggests thatMinced persimmon peppers and shallots mixed with nofctaelc cheese. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on frozen smoked Alaskan wild salmon, then roll the salmon into small wheels, sprinkle with chopped rosemary leaves as an aromatic decoration. Show your spirit by holding the needle wheel in place with a team colored toothpick.
9. Using the advantages of pumpkin, Brownie secretly put some vegetables into candy. Nutritionist Kristen TISS says using pumpkins instead of deep fried brownies can save about 100 calories and 10 grams of fat, which is common in traditional varieties. Replace the oil in any box of brownie mixture with an equal amount of pumpkin puree. If you don't have pumpkin puree, apple sauce without sugar can have a similar effect, says tice. Follow the usual baking instructions on the box, except for pumpkin puree or applesauce. "These brownies tend to come out fluffy and wetter than normal brownies," teach said. You will never know the difference! " If you are worried about the chemicals and additives in the traditional Brownie mixture, be sure to choose organic mixture or start from scratch.
10. Nutritionist Christine tith said: "during the harvest, quesadira is an easy way to get healthy and balanced snacks, which can ensure you keep your energy level throughout the competition." For a healthy spin on the regular race day quiddile, sprinkle a cut pear, 2 oz Brie and a handful of spinach over the 8-inch whole wheat tortilla. Heat the mixture in the microwave for 45 seconds, or until the cheese melts. Once melted, fold the tortilla and cut into four equal sized wedges. To make a delicious decoration, mix 1 / 4 cup plain skimmed Greek yogurt with 2 teaspoons honey and place a dolop on each wedge.
11. To add a little sweetness and a lot of "health" to the traditional French fries, you can make them with sweet potatoes. Baked sweet potato chips contain about 130 calories and 5 grams of fat per 3 ounces, while traditional chips weigh about 200 calories and the same amount of 13 grams of fat. To make sweet potato chips, cut two large sweet potatoes into a 1 / 2-inch-thick stick, leaving the skin. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, stir once, and allow the chips to set for 5 minutes. At the same time, stir the three large proteins with salt until they blister. Dig lots of sweet potato slices out of the mixture and let the excess drop. Then, bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees and turn over for another 10 to 15 minutes.
12. Dark chocolate apricot
13. It is difficult to find a football Carnival without cream, high calorie sauce and seasoning. For this calorie free favorite, try Aida mollenkamp of the food network, who replaces mayonnaise and sour cream with yogurt. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of pure milk yoghurt, 3 / 4 cups of diced cucumber, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, 1 teaspoon of chopped coriander, 3 / 4 teaspoons of red pepper slices, 1 / 2 teaspoon of white wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon of Jewish salt. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Eat with fresh dip vegetables, such as cucumber, mushroom, carrot, roasted beet and celery, then dip and chew when the team takes root.
14. There is nothing more suitable to follow than some pretzel centered foods. For a sweet spin of this classic crunch, try this version. Mix 1 cup of Cereals, 1 cup of pretzels (cut in half) and 1 / 4 cup salted roasted almonds. Melt 3 tablespoons of bittersweet chocolate chips in the microwave and pour over the dry mixture. Place the mixture on a wax lined baking tray and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until set. Increase the number according to the number of tailgate as required. This addictive combination will be lucky to get into the intermission.
15. Grilling pickled vegetables instead of high calorie chips, Dr Kaye Ann Taylor of RDN suggests a lighter option, which also doubles the amount of vitamins C and B. "At the peak of the football season, there is no reason for our healthy eating habits to deviate," Taylor said. With a little planning, snacks during the competition can help you eat a healthy diet. " Taylor suggested red bell peppers, Porto Bello mushrooms, pumpkins, asparagus and zucchini. Brush the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender. Drizzle with vinegar, garlic and rosemary leaves. Marinate the vegetables for a while and sprinkle parmesan cheese on the table.
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