Have a Fit Tailgate
Five ways to enjoy your pregame ritual—and build even harder abs
You don't have to eat like a bird to survive football season. You just have to make a few ab friendly swaps, like these from Kate Geagan, M.S., R.D., a Park City, Utah, dietitian and the author of Go Green, Get Lean.
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Dump It: Pork bratwurst Grill It: Turkey bratwurst Calorie Savings: 200-250/brat Top it with all the onions and peppers you want, followed by waist-friendly mustard instead of chili or cheese. |
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Dump It: Shelled peanuts Eat It: Peanuts in their shells Calorie Savings: 85 per handful A recent study shows that men take in about 50% fewer nuts per sitting than with shelled, since it's harder to get at them. |
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Dump It: Mayo and sour cream Use It: Nonfat Greek yogurt Calorie Savings: 655 per half cup Greek yogurt is packed with protein, is just as tangy and creamy as mayo, and contains far fewer calories and less fat. |
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Dump It: Queso and French onion dip Dip It: Salsa Calorie Savings: 40 per tbsp Unless you can be satisfied with no more than two tbsp of cheese or dip, cut it from your diet entirely. With salsa plus a baked, high-fiber, or multigrain chip instead, you can indulge virtually guilt-free. |
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Dump It: 80/20 ground beef Grill It: Grass-fed bison meat Calorie Savings: 130 Buffalo burgers are not only leaner, but they're also better for the environment. Bison emit less methane than cows do, and feeding on grass requires fewer fossil fuels than factory-raised meats. |
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