This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Iowa chapter.
College football is in full swing and for many collegiates this means waking up at the wee hours of the morning for tailgating. Like many tailgates this usually entails beer, burgers, and brats, but these combos can put a higher number on the scale. For the fans that are still watching their waist lines but still want to have fun I have some healthy options that allow a full stomach to stay through the whole game.
- Skip the burgers and go for the kabob. One grilled juicy burger can equal to almost four hundred calories. Instead choose a healthier option like a kabob. This allows one to put different options on the stick including grilled chicken and vegetables. One chicken kabob is equal to 270 calories. If you feel that you can’t skip the burger make sure to get ground beef and make your own patties or try a veggie burger.
- Skip the potato salad and go for the veggies and fruits. One cup of homemade potato salad equals 358 calories. Instead chow on fresh veggies, fruit, or baked chips. These options can bring fiber and Vitamin C also energy to let you stay through the whole game.
- Skip the Beer Go for the Vodka. Besides eating, tailgating means drinking a cold one with friends and family. Beer brings a lot of carbohydrates; I would recommend drinking vodka with a fruit blended cocktail or diet soda. One shot of vodka is equal to 65 calories while one can of beer can go over 100 calories.
The main thing to remember while tailgating is portion control. Don’t raid the snack table and be the girl offering to do beer bongs. Stay healthy and cheer on your team until the win.
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