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Tips for a Winning and Healthy Tailgate Party

September 17, 2004

Fall weekends are usually filled with food, festivities and fun – not to mention football.

Fans, you can have a great time at a tailgate party without fumbling your diet.

• Have a small snack before going to a tailgate party. Going to a party hungry often results in overeating.
• Stick to a strategy for eating. Don’t let your eating be dictated by the pace of the game.
• Use a plate for even the smallest snack. You’ll eat less.
• Moderate your alcohol intake. Alcohol causes blood sugar to drop, which leads to hunger.

Hosts, serve your fellow fans fresh vegetables with low-fat dip, fruit kabobs, popcorn, pretzels with mustard dip, baked tortilla chips and salsa, whole-grain breads and a variety of lean meats for sandwiches.

You’ll score points with your guests and help guarantee your tailgate get-together will be a hit right up until the final whistle.

Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team

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