November tip
November, 2009
Healthy Tailgate Options
As the football season gets under way and you are out to support your favorite team, remember these helpful tips next time you are tailgating.
- Try fresh vegetables such as carrots and celery with your dip
- When cooking use low-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and cheeses
- Try fruit kabobs for a sweet taste at your tailgate
- Use lean meats and whole grain breads for your sandwiches
- Moderate your alcohol intake. Alcohol can lead to hunger by causing your blood sugar to drop, so keep an eye on your drinking.
- Eat before you go to a tailgate party. Going hungry often leads to eating more food at the tailgate.
- Always use a plate rather than picking off of dishes. Using a plate will help you to eat less because you see how much you’re about to eat.
- And don’t forget about food safety at your tailgate! Keep cold foods in a cooler and hot foods hot. Put all foods away within 2 hours (or 1 hour if it is above 90 degrees outside!)
Also remember the importance of food safety when grilling at your tailgate:
- Marinate meat in the refrigerator and never on the counter!
- Cook food to the proper temperature of 165 degrees.
- Keep all raw meats away from ready-to-eat foods.
- Refrigerate all food in the proper amount of time- 2 hours!
