How to Tailgate WITHOUT Bulking up like a Football Player (Food and Fitness Dos and Don'ts)

Continued from our Retreat & Renew Daily Tip.

By Laurel House

How?

1. DO: Animal style, protein turkey burger (ala “In n’ Out”) no cheese

Lean Turkey, grilled onions, ketchup, wrapped in lettuce (not bun). Be aware though that many brands of Turkey burgers are LOADED with as much fat as burgers.
Bite with Benefits: Onions are detoxifiers and boosted with the flavonoid quercetin- an antioxidant believed to help block cancer cells.

DON’T: Burger w/cheese

2. DO: Animal style turkey dog

White Meat FF Turkey Dog topped with grilled onions, sauerkraut, ketchup, wrapped in lettuce (not bun)
Bite with Benefits: Sauerkraut, made with cabbage, is a known cancer fighter, filled with vitamin C, fiber, manganese, vitamin B6 and folate. The fermentation process creates good bacteria called probiotics, which produce beneficial enzymes that aid digestion and promote healthy flora in the digestive tract.

DON’T: Bratwurst slathered with mayo

WHY: Fat, fat, fat, plus carbs from the bun.

3. DO: Spiked potato salad

Use FF Greek yogurt instead of mayo to minimize fat and calories and spike it with Horseradish
Bite with Benefits: Horseradish heats up the body, upping your metabolism. Plus it contains significant amounts of glucosinolates- shown to help the liver detox carcinogens and tumors, while helping to aid digestion and fight against pathogens in food (like E. coli).

DON’T: Potato salad

WHY: The mayo makes this “salad” super fatty.

4. DO: No bones about it boneless chicken strips

Grilled or baked chicken tenderloin or breast strips with Sriracha chili sauce
Bite with Benefits: Sriracha is a natural metabolism booster, heating up your body and burning more calories. Find it at most grocery stores

DON’T: Buffalo wings

5. DO: Popchips and ½ fat guacamole

Popchips are loaded with flavor and crunch without the fat and calories of conventional chips (O’m obsessed with their new chili limon tortilla popchips, which are boosted with naturally fat-burning chili and lemon!). To cut the fat in the guacamole, substitute half of the avocado with chopped cucumber. Plus add jalapeno and a squeeze of lemon. You’ll get a punchier guac with less fat that actually help burn calories for you!
Bite with Benefits: Cucumber is a natural de-puffer. Jalapeno and lemon are natural fat-burners.

DON’T: Chips and dip

…and for dessert:

DO: Guinness float

3 scoops low fat vanilla frozen yogurt topped with Guinness (only 135 calories per can). Yes there are calories, but you will fill up and feel like you are splurging!
Bite with Benefits: Frozen yogurt has active cultures that help your system stay clean and healthy