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Other news for: • Food   Resources from HONselect Score Points for Hosting a Healthy Super Bowl Party Limiting alcohol, substituting fruit for cheese trays can help cut calories, dietitian says. By Mary Elizabeth Dallas FRIDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns. For football fans planning to attend a party, eating a small healthy meal ahead of time can help ensure they don't overindulge on junk food, according to Loyola University Health System dietitian Gina Neill. She added it's also a good idea to exercise before heading off to a Super Bowl party, and limit drinking or simply skip alcohol consumption entirely to avoid extra calories. And the hosts of the gathering can also take steps to help their guests stick to a healthier diet, Neill pointed out. She offered the following tips for anyone planning a Super Bowl party: Replace cheeses with fruit trays, and serve pretzels or microwave popcorn instead of potato chips. Allow guests to snack on vegetables, such as celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, cauliflower and broccoli. Serve salsa, or substitute low-fat sour cream or low-fat cheese for high-fat ingredients in dips. Skip the extra cheese or meat when ordering pizza, and opt for vegetable toppings instead. Try vegetarian chili or make it using lean or extra-lean ground beef or turkey. "It's OK to occasionally treat yourself on a special occasion like Super Bowl Sunday," Neill noted in a Loyola news release. "But avoid overeating all the leftovers, which could set you up for getting off track long term. If you choose wisely, you can maintain your diet." More information The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more about healthy eating. SOURCE: Loyola University Health System, news release, Jan. 28, 2013 Health News Copyright © 2013 HealthDay. All rights reserved. URL:http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=672980 Resources from HONselect: HONselect is the HON's medical search engine. It retrieves scientific articles, images, conferences and web sites on the selected subject. • Diet • Alcohol Drinking The list of medical terms above are retrieved automatically from the article. Disclaimer: The text presented on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is for your information only and may not represent your true individual medical situation. Do not hesitate to consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Be advised that HealthDay articles are derived from various sources and may not reflect your own country regulations. The Health On the Net Foundation does not endorse opinions, products, or services that may appear in HealthDay articles.

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