Nutrition Notes: Taming the Super Bowl frenzy

America's second largest day of overindulging (second to Thanksgiving) is only days away. According to the Snack Food Association, Americans on average will double their daily food intake on Super Bowl Sunday by consuming about 1,200 calories while watching the big game. So where you will be watching the big game this Sunday? Although, more importantly, what dish will you be bringing to pass around to your friends and family? The Super Bowl is typically associated with high calorie foods and drinks as everyone cheers on their team (or finds a spot on the couch to watch every commercial along with the big half-time show), so try balancing those wings with a healthy dip or alternative.The last nutrition post discussed the importance of incorporating the MyPlate guidelines into each meal to stay on track with a healthy lifestyle. So with those tips in mind, try a new dish on Super Bowl Sunday this year! You never know it may be a huge hit that will be requested at other events throughout the year! A few recipes listed below are easy to make and are sure to be crowd pleasers without the guilt-ridden calories!Spring SpreadCrispy TaquitosBlack Bean DipBaked Mozzarella SticksSouthwestern Layered Bean DipBaked Chicken Fingers