Posted by Ashlee Gadd on Mon, Sep 21, 2009
As fall approaches and the kids head back to school, our weekends will soon become consumed with homework, trips to the pumpkin patch, and of course, football!
Football parties might take over your Sunday afternoons, but they don't have to take over your waistline. So throw on your favorite team jersey, grab your foam finger, and try out some of these tips for hosting a healthy football season:
- Swap out your meaty chili for vegetarian or turkey chili, topping it with light cheese and light sour cream.
- Create tasty nachos with whole-grain tortilla chips, tomatoes, onions, and light cheese.
- Swap out your cheese tray for a fruit tray with yogurt sauce.
- Drink lots of water. Not a fan of H20? Spruce it up with some fruit wedges or try sparkling water.
- Eat lightly salted almonds, which will help you feel full.
- Swap out your greasy potato chips for whole wheat pretzels and hummus.
- Try making grilled chicken kabobs instead of fried chicken wings.
- Serve veggies with a healthy ranch dressing.
You can also check out one of these healthy game-day recipes from Eating Well:
Southwestern layered bean dip
Zesty orange marinated olives
Vegetarian black bean nacho pizza
Oven baked fries
Grilled chicken with cherry-chipotle barbecue sauce
No time to create healthy football dishes at home? No problem. Head to Mangos Lounge here at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa for Monday Night Football. Enjoy complimentary game-time food and great drink specials while you watch the game on the big screen.
Premier Members: Complimentary
Signature Members: Complimentary
Resort Members/Resort Guests: $10
Posted by Ashlee Gadd on Mon, Sep 21, 2009
Welcome to the Healthy Living Blog at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa! We invite you to embrace wellness while embarking upon a personal journey to a more abundant life. Here we hope to provide you with information, advice, and support for the decision to make nutrition and fitness a part of your daily routine. If there are any topics in particular that you would like us to write about, please leave a comment and let us know.