Sports Party Ideas for Light Entertaining
From Sports Season Openers to the Playoffs: How to Make Game Day Menus Tasty &"Light"
Looking for ways to enjoy game day festivities while sticking to a health-conscious eating plan? Don't give great taste and crowd-pleasing snacks a complete pass – let Hass Avocados be your sports light M.V.P. Avocados are a great substitute to use in place of foods high in saturated fats and avocado dishes like guacamole are a great way to get a team of nearly 20 vitamins and nutrients.
Some quick tips to consider before you host or head to your next tailgate party:
- SNACK RIGHT FIRST - Snacks that are high in trans and saturated fats can make you feel weighted down and set you off your goals. When possible fill up with a light meal like an avocado salad or crisp raw veggies prior to heading off to enjoy the festivities so you won't want to over-eat on unhealthy snacks
- GO FOR THE GUAC - At the tailgate or party, tackle your hunger with simple guacamole like our Championship Guacamole. Guacamole with vegetable sticks not only will satisfy that dip craving but because of the other produce commonly used in guac – it will help you get your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables
Tips for skimping on the saturated and trans fats, not the flavor:
- Put away the deep-fried goods and stick to what goes natural with tailgating: grilling! Try grilling fruits and vegetables. Avocados are amazing grilled, and can be a delicious addition to grilled skewers of meat and veggies.
- Pile up on the fresh citrus and spice. Fresh herbs/spices, citrus like lemons or oranges make a great seasoning for chicken, vegetables and dips without adding extra sodium. So try adding fresh seasonings in place of mixes or marinades that are high in sodium. Then top that grilled chicken with sliced avocado, dice some avocados in with that dip and ENJOY!
Call in the all-star relief hitter – Substitute with Avocados:
- Avocados make a great spread alternative on burgers and sandwiches
- Mix in avocados in place of other fat sources in potato salad and ranch dressings
- Instead of other popular toppings on your chili or soups get your recommended daily serving of green fruit with an avocado topping
Other avocado inspiration ideas:
- Dress up your salads or sandwiches with avocado slices
- Use chunks of avocados as a pizza topping
- Top off a bowl of chili or tomato soup with sliced avocado
- Add to egg dishes for breakfast
- Slice in half and use to serve a delicious bean or grain salad
- Grill avocado halves on the barbeque and enjoy with grilled meat, fish or vegetables
Game Day Dishes Done "Light" with Hass Avocados
If you're more of an "armchair" athlete than "pro," don't strike out or get penalized for poor nutrition while following your favorite sports team. Try some of these avocado recipes:
We worked with leading sports dietitians to develop winning game-day recipes that fit into a healthy lifestyle:
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