How is it possible to enjoy the great tradition of tailgating without feeling deprived of the great food and ice cold drinks? Try tailgating with some of the alternative options below. You will be amazed at how many calories you will save!
1 Grilled Chicken-on-a-Stick
80 Calories and 0 gms of Fat
| v.s. | 1 Fried Chicken Finger with Dipping Sauce
205 Calories and 25 gms of Fat |
4 Toasted Whole-WheatTortilla Strips with Fresh Salsa
75 Calories and 0 gms of Fat
| v.s. | 1 Handful Tortilla Scoops with Spinach Dip
270 Calories and 16.5 gms of Fat
|
2oz Sirloin Burgers Topped with Salsa
210 Calories and 6 gms Fat | v.s.
| 6oz Burgers Topped with Cheese & Mayo
810 Calories and 48 gms Fat |
10 oz Crystal Light Lemonade Daiquiri
70 Calories and 0 gms Carbs | v.s.
| 1 Small (20oz) Daiquiri, Strawberry-Colada
1120 Calories and 142 gms Carbs
|
12 oz Sprite Zero and 1oz Liquor
70 Calories and 0 gms Carbs | v.s.
| 12 oz Coca-Cola and 1.5oz Liquor
205 Calories and 27 gms Carbs |
12 oz Ultra Light Beer
92 Calories and 2.5 gms Carbs
| v.s.
| 12 oz Light Beer
134 Calories and 12gms Carbs
|
597 Calories
| v.s.
| 2744 Calories
|
Tailgating is great place to burn calories as well! The average tailgater can expect to walk over 1.5 miles per football game. Encourage activities such as flag football, washer boards, beanbag toss, and dancing!
Have a great time, but don’t spend too much time focusing on the food. Most importantly, stay hydrated throughout the day with plenty of non-alcoholic, decaffeinated beverages.
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Nutrition During Pregnancy
When you first discover you are pregnant you may feel like eating everything in sight! But, though you are "eating for two", you still need to make sure you maintain a good diet with a range of foods. Eating right is particularly important when you are pregnant so that you can give your baby the best start in life. But, how can you be sure you're eating the right foods and getting all the necessary vitamins, such as folic acid?
Don't sweat these decisions when you can consult with registered dietitians at Woman's Hospital. They can help you make the right nutritional choices during your pregnancy
For more information, contact Woman's Nutritional Services at 225-924-8451.
Keep in mind fruits and vegetables help fight off disease and fill our bodies with essential vitamins and minerals.
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