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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Beach bacteria thresholds may tighten ... Our View: Who politicized the UCC shootings? Not Obama ... View from 100,000 feet ... Beach bacteria thresholds may tighten ... Our View: Who politicized the UCC shootings? Not Obama ... View from 100,000 feet ... Food for Thought: These healthy Super Bowl snacks are game-changers Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News TIP OF THE WEEK If you’re trying to follow through on your plan to eat healthier this year, Super Bowl Sunday might be one of the first times you’re tempted to throw up your hands and grab a slice of pizza, a plate of buffalo wings or handful after handful of tortilla chips (and, of course, eight-layer dip). Game day doesn’t have to mean game over for your gut: There are plenty of delicious-yet-nutritious ways to fill out your party trays while you watch the end of the NFL season wind down, and no, we don’t mean sad store-bought veggie trays. Chili weather: Chili is a popular — and potentially nutrient-rich — Super Bowl party dish, but it can get bogged down by adding fixings like cheese, chips and sour cream. Look for recipes that replace beef with heart-healthy lean turkey meat, or skip the meat entirely by subbing soy protein or extra beans. If you need something on top, go for a reduced fat shredded cheddar. Double-dip: Losing high-fat favorites like chile con queso doesn’t mean you have to skip the dip entirely — selecting nutritious spreads like hummus can keep the party going without sacrificing flavor. Homemade salsas are a satisfying low-fat pick, and pico de gallo is another good bet for game day snacking. Make your own veggie chips for dipping (kale chips are popular right now), or pick up a bag of pita chips. Smart substitutions: One of the easiest ways to cut a dent in the calorie count is by keeping an eye on the ingredients you’re using in the kitchen. Swap that regular sour cream out for a low-fat variety, and select a bag of baked chips, veggie chips or bean chips over the usual suspects. And many dishes that call for dairy can be made a bit healthier by using fat-free greek yogurt. — More Content Now NUMBER TO KNOW 11 million: Americans will collectively eat around 11 million pounds of chips — along with 1.25 billion chicken wings — on Super Bowl Sunday. Americans also order 48 million pizzas to consume during the big game. — More Content Now EASY RECIPE: Hummus Crostini Appetizer Ingredients: 1 French baguette Extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and black pepper 1 7-ounce tub of hummus 3/4 cup Feta cheese 1 cup chopped or sliced olives 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Slice baguette on slight diagonal angle. Brush tops with olive oil and place on large baking pan (cookie sheet). Sprinkle each slice with a little coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper. 3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, carefully watching crostinis around 12 minutes, as oven temperatures vary. Remove from oven when golden brown and let cool. 4. Spread hummus on each crostini, garnish with feta and olives, and drizzle with olive oil. — Family Features FOOD QUIZ Cardoon, a vegetable that resembles celery and is popular in Italy, Spain and France, is also known as what? A. Tamari B. Artichoke thistle C. Farigoule D. Guanciale Answer at bottom of rail. WORD TO THE WISE rendering: Bacon renders — or gives up — its fat when cooked over low to medium heat. Cooking the bacon melts the fat, which separates from the connective tissue and meat, and becomes what is otherwise known as bacon fat. Rendering is also used to describe what happens when butter is clarified — meaning heated until its milk solids separate and can be removed — as well as the process of turning suet into tallow and pork fat into lard. — Cookthink THE DISH ON… ‘Clean Slate: A Cookbook and a Guide’ by Martha Stewart Living It’s time to hit the reset button. This book emphasizes eating clean, whole, unprocessed foods as part of a primarily plant-based diet, with delicious and healthy recipes that make it easy to do just that. Refreshing juices and smoothies, savory snacks, protein-packed main dishes, and even delectable desserts will keep you satisfied all day long; among them are plenty of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergen-free options, each identified by helpful icons. Comprehensive, informative, and utterly satisfying, “Clean Slate” is the complete go-to guide for boosting your energy and feeling your best. — Clarkson Potter FOOD QUIZ ANSWER B. Cardoon is also known as artichoke thistle. 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