Diet in the Stands

Not only does diet play a significant role for players on the field but diet effects the fans watching these games as well. Sitting at home in front of the television with a group of friends or sitting in the stands watching the game live can be very detrimental to your health if you find yourself with a beer in one hand and a plate of nachos in the other. Finding healthier alternatives to certain snacks and meals and limiting the amount of alcoholic beverages or sodas you consume can have positive effects on your overall health. Replacing regular nachos with whole grain tostitos and using salsa instead of dips loaded with fats is one way to lower the amount of calories you take in. Barbecuing or baking chicken wings instead of eating fried chicken wings is a healthier alternative as well. Drinking light beers and limiting yourself to a certain amount is also a way to take in less calories. Planning ahead is the best way to avoid eating unhealthy snacks on game day, along with preparing your own foods. Ordering out usually means the foods you order are fried, so by preparing your own foods you can monitor the amount of trans fat is in your diet.