Super Bowl Party Menu
Swap out typical football party foods that are high in fat and calories with healthier choices. The total calorie count is high for this menu; however, most guests will not consume everything offered and they’ll typically eat smaller portions than noted below. See Daily Recommendations for a Healthy, Balanced Diet
Tip: Eating small, frequent meals (including snacks) is important so adjust your calorie intake by increasing or decreasing your portion sizes at your main meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Things to Remember …
Make Half Your Grains Whole
Vary Your Veggies
Focus on Fruits
Consume Calcium-Rich Foods
Go Lean with Protein
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Ingredients | |
Calories/Serving |
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Jicama Pina Breeze, Ice Tea, Ice Water w/Fruit Cubes 1 serving Jicama Pina Breeze Freeze berries, herbs, and diced fruit in ice cube trays filled with water. Serve with ice tea and water. |
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117 calories |
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| Buffet | |
Fruit, Veggies, Fritters, Guacamole, and Wraps + 1 serving Fresh Fruit w/Yogurt Cinnamon Dip 1 serving Carrot Dip w/Vegetables 1 serving Corn Fritters 1 serving Sizzlin’ Southwest Guacamole 1 serving whole-wheat pita chips ½ serving Smoking Shrimp Creole ½ serving Chicken Vegetable Salad Sandwiches, halved ½ serving Veggie Bean Wraps, halved (hold together with toothpicks) 1 serving Celery Stuffed w/Apricot Blue Cheese Spread *Average number of calories per serving of the buffet dishes is 160. |
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160 Calories* |
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| Dessert | |
Apple Pistachio Crisp 1 serving Apple Pistachio Crisp |
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330 calories |
| Total Calories: 1716 | ||
| % Fat: 29% % Saturated Fat: 6% % Carbohydrate: 60% % Protein: 16% |
Sodium: 1854 mg Cholesterol: 208 mg Fiber: 41g Vitamin A: 89% Vitamin C: 247% Calcium: 84% |
Grains: 6 ounces Vegetables: 4 ¼ cups Fruits: 3 ½ cups Milk: 1 cup Meat and Beans: 4 ½ ounces |
Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to determine your daily calorie recommendation.
- Protein: 10-35%
- Carbohydrates: 45-65%
- Fats: 20-35%
- Saturated fat: <10% of calories
- Total fat: <35% of calories (unless naturally occurring)
- Cholesterol: <300 mg
- Sodium: <2,300 mg*
- Fiber: 28g/2,000 calories
- Water: 64 oz/day
*Further reduce intake of sodium to 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 or older and those of any age who are African American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease.
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