Sacred Heart - Inspiring Health

14 I N S P I R I N G H E A LT H HEALTHY HOLID'OEUVRES FROM WIND-CHILLED TAILGATE PARTIES TO COZY HOLIDAY GET-TOGETHERS, MANY SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS WILL INCLUDE FUN—AS WELL AS FOOD. HERE'S HOW TO SAVOR FLAVORS WITHOUT PUTTING ON POUNDS. WHETHER YOU'RE PLANNING the entire party or contributing a dish to the weekend tailgate event, think fresh first. "For holiday parties, I always recommend fresh finger foods, such as sliced vegetables and fruits," says Susan Kasik-Miller, RD, CNSC, Clinical Dietitian at Sacred Heart Hospital. "Think outside the box when it comes to dips by trying chickpeabased hummus or baba ghanoush, an eggplant-based dip that has a creamy texture like higher-calorie dips but more vitamins and minerals." If grilling out before a big game, throw on some chicken, fish, and marinated vegetables instead of the same old bratwursts and hot dogs. Football fans may turn up their nose at grilled pineapple or apple slices, but encourage naysayers to try this treat. If grilling burgers, substitute turkey for beef or try veggie burger varieties instead. > REMEMBER: You can have fun without overindulging! AVOIDING INGREDIENT OVERLOAD Cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, and sour cream take center stage in tailgating recipes. To cut calories, take a different approach: • Swap ingredients. If family and friends crave your famous seven-layer taco dip, covertly use fat-free refried beans instead of beef and switch non-fat Greek yogurt for sour cream. Surf the Internet for simple swaps that make your favorite recipes healthier. • Stick to one indulgent food. Don't ignore all your cravings—it could actually lead to overeating. "You can have fun without overindulging," Kasik-Miller says. "Find one food that satisfies your craving and enjoy it." Need more than tips to eat healthy? Visit GOChippewaValley.com and become a GO My Way member for information about upcoming classes and events that can get you started. Tasty Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers For this customizable recipe, the listed ingredients are just a starting point—try adding sliced green pepper or cucumbers to provide variety, offer more nutrients, and capture additional compliments. INGREDIENTS 20 cherry or grape tomatoes 20 small balls of fresh mozzarella 20 fresh basil leaves DIRECTIONS Slide half of each tomato onto a toothpick, followed by a mozzarella ball, a basil leaf, and another tomato slice. Repeat process until you have 20 small skewers, then refrigerate until ready to serve. NUTRITION INFORMATION Servings: 20 (one toothpick per person) Calories: 124 Total fat: 10g Cholesterol: 35mg Sodium: 25mg Total Carbohydrates: 1.1g Recipe recommended by Susan Kasik-Miller, RD, CNSC, Clinical Dietitian at Sacred Heart Hospital. Think yo problem be caus somethi

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