Introduction
Watching Drew Brees kiss his son, while mouthing the words ‘I love you’ might have been one of the most touching moments at this year’s Super Bowl Sunday after the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts to earn their first Super Bowl win. And yes, he was adjudged most valuable player for the 2009 NFL season, a title coveted by ever.
Apart from the fact that the Super Bowl is most-watched television broadcast, the amount of food consumed on Super Bowl Sunday is substantial and second only to the holiday of Thanksgiving.
And for almost everyone who takes a healthy interest in football, you know what that means… don’t you?
Plenty of snacks and beer and farts… that’s what!
Although, snacking when watching television has a bad reputation, there are a couple of things that you can do, if healthy snacks aren’t available.
Tips to avoid snacks while watching television
What’s better than eating healthy snacks while watching television? Not eating snacks at all.
As absurd as that sounds, following the tips given below will help you to continue eating the snacks you want to eat, but without going overboard.
Tip #1: Eat a meal before watching TV
Tip #2: Don’t eat straight from the packet, but put a cautious amount in a serving plate or bowl.
Tip #3: Choose snacks that take a long time to chew.
Tip #4: Sip on water from a large bottle throughout the time while watching television.
Tip #5: Try and snack ONLY during commercial breaks.
Of course, if you don’t have the patience to follow these tips, then here are some options of healthy snacks that you munch on while doing so.
Healthier Snack Options
Not only will these healthy snack options prevent you from shoveling down mouthfuls of junk food but helps you watch your weight even in apparent moments of bodily and mental inactivity that the couch potato is addicted to from time to time.
Option 1: Popcorn
Air-popped popcorn which you can prepare very easily at home amounts to just 93 calories compared to the oiled bucket popcorn at your local movie theater.
Option 2: Pita chips with Hummus
One way to prepare this is to cut the pita at the edge into chip-sized pieces, after which you can microwave them until crispy, leaving you to pick your favorite dip to enjoy while watching television.
Option 3: Protein Bars
An excellent choice as protein is the nutrient that helps you build lean muscle mass as well as prevent the urge to eat more unlike junk food like potato chips or crackers.
Option 4: Pistachios
Full of antioxidants, fiber and good fats, this choice is not only a better choice than most junk food, but is also healthy for the heart. The only caveat being that you would have to work to open the shells, so it is advisable for you to open them before television time.
Option 5: Red Grapes
Perhaps the best choice of the aforementioned options, as it is full of antioxidants and vitamins, and is nature’s cure for those afflicted with the sweet tooth.
Conclusion
So you can say bye-bye to weight gain and beer farts if you try these options as you settle in for the night to watch any television program (apart from NFL programming) on the couch. Well, what do you know… thin is in!
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It seems like people have been brainwashed into thinking that a feast is a requirement when watching ‘The Big Game.’ Why is it mostly with the Superbowl? There doesn’t seem to be the same emphasize with the World Series or the Stanley Cup. I wonder if any other countries market junk food prior to televising the World Cup with the same zeal as the major food manufacturers here in the US.