Thursday, September 23, 2010

Healthy Tailgating

Healthy Game Day Party Pleasers





1. Order a vegetable pizza. Ask for a little less cheese and a variety of your favorite vegetables.
2. Drink 100% juice mixed with club soda or your favorite flavored water.
3. Pop some healthy microwave popcorn
4. Use whole grain tortilla chips with your favorite salsa
5. Prepare your favorite dips with light or fat-free mayonnaise and sour cream
6. Munch on pretzels instead of potato chips
7. Try a vegetarian version of chili
8. Grill up some chicken skewers and serve with your favorite hot sauce
9. Have some healthy nuts to serve such as almonds or walnuts. Just be sure to watch your portion size. ¼ cup is plenty
10. Take a brisk walk at halftime
11. Order a fruit or vegetable platter from your favorite grocer


BUSH'S® Best Black Bean SoupSubmitted by: BUSH'S® Beans Serves: 6Hands-OnTime: 5 MinutesCooking Time: 15 MinutesTotal Time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients:2 (15 ounce) cans BUSH'S® BEST BlackBeans, undrained1 (16 ounce) can reduced sodium chicken broth1/2 cup salsa1 tablespoon chili powder Shredded cheese (optional)Sour cream (optional)Chopped onion (optional)Cilantro (optional)
Directions:1. Mash one can of beans with potato masher or food processor. Pour both cans of beans into medium saucepan. Add chicken broth, salsa, and chili powder. Bring to a boil. If desired top with shredded cheese, sour cream, onion, and cilantro.
Nutrition Info (per serving)Calories 135 (10% from fat) | Fat 1.7g (sat 0.5g) | Cholesterol 2mg | Carbohydrate 24.6g | Fiber 8.4g | Protein 9.5g

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Low Fat Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

2 (10-oz) cans chunk chicken, drained
2 (8-oz) pkgs. Light cream cheese, softened
1 Cup low-fat ranch dressing
¾ Cup Buffalo wing sauce
1 ½ Cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Heat chicken and Buffalo sauce in a skilled over medium heat until heated through. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Stir until well blended. Mix in half of the cheddar cheese and transfer to a slow cooker. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and cover. Cook on low until bubbly. Serve with your favorite vegetable sticks or whole grain crackers.


Hope Danielson
Health and Wellness Advisor