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Fall is the time for football and the American tradition of tailgating.

Here are some healthier ideas for tailgating parties:

Entrees:

Turkey/chicken brats or sausages

Hebrew Park Reduced Fat or Fat-Free Hot Dogs

Burgers made with ground sirloin

Turkey Burgers with 2% cheese

Grilled chicken breasts

Pile your sandwiches with veggies: tomatoes, onion, greens, avocado

Sides:

Baked chips and salsa

Reduced-fat potato chips

Oil and Vinegar Coleslaw

Grilled vegetables

Veggies and low-fat dip or salad dressing, or hummus

Fruit salad

Beverages:

Lite Beer (Not too many! Each lite beer still has ~100 calories!)

Diet pop

Lite Lemonade

Water or seltzer water

Remember to drink responsibly and have fun!

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Kate Olson

Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

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Kate has been working as a registered dietitian for 10 years. She specializes in educating people with diabetes. She enjoys teaching others about nutrition and giving people practical and realistic ideas on how to make healthy lifestyle changes.

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