How do I make my Super Bowl party healthier?

Great question! Here is your Super Bowl Menu Makeover! Root for your team while sticking to your healthy intentions with these tips!

Slimmed-Down Classics

Chips and Dip: Serve baked chips or toast whole grain pitas and serve with a healthy Seven Layer Dip!

For the dip, start with a layer of fat-free refried beans, top with a layer of low fat sour cream mixed with low sodium taco season mix, then add guacamole, salsa, low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, and finish off with a few sliced olives.

Burgers or Chili: Substitute lean ground chicken or turkey breast in place of ground beef. For burgers, add ketchup, low sodium soy sauce, or fresh herbs to the meat before cooking to enhance the flavor and add moisture.

Hot dogs, bratwurst, and sausage: Substitute reduced-fat products made with lean turkey or vegetarian versions, and use whole-grain buns. Try Thin Trim, Bilinksi's, or Al fresco brands.

Buffalo Wings: Instead of traditional chicken wings, toss boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders in prepared buffalo sauce or simply prepare your own sauce by combining barbecue sauce with bottled hot pepper sauce. Bake chicken and serve with a side of reduced fat blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Here are a few delicious and naturally healthy party ideas that need no adjusting:

• Fresh veggie platter with hummus

• Mixed unsalted nuts

• Fruit salad

• Whole grain pretzels with a yogurt-based ranch dip (Try Simply Organic brand)

• Whole grain crackers with reduced fat cheddar, mozzarella and swiss cheese slices

• 99% Fat free unsalted popped corn