5 worst snacks

According to the survey conducted by the Calorie Control Council and the Snack Food Association, during the Super Bowl 2012 Americans consumed more than 14 million kilos of snacks (6 million kilos of potato chips, 4.2 million kilos of tortilla chips, 2.1 million kilos of pretzels and 2 million kilos of popcorn; the Super Bowl 2013 This figure will increase significantly.


However, enjoying the Super Bowl is already a tradition in several countries in Latin America, such as Mexico. Thus, GetQoralHealth It reveals which are the snacks that you should avoid and which ones to consume in order to avoid weight gain and cardiovascular diseases. Take note!


5 worst snacks

1. Cheese sticks

Consuming only two mozzarella cheese sticks equals 330 calories; It contains 26.2 grams of carbohydrates, 600 milligrams of sodium and 300 milligrams of cholesterol. If we add to this that no one consumes only two fingers of cheese, this is a pump of fat and calories for your body.


2. Chicken wings with barbecue sauce

Each wing (22 grams) has 70 calories, but if you eat 6 or 7, you eat almost 500 calories. This without counting the extra fat we gain with the dressings.


3. Nachos with cheese

Did you know that when eating 40 nachos with cheese you get more than a thousand calories, 59 grams of fat and more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium? This is lethal to your heart and to your body mass.

4: Seven Layer Dip

This is one of the most typical Mexican dishes. It consists of 7 layers of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, hot sauce, gratin cheese and black olives has 296 calories per serving, 26.2% fat and 20.9% sodium.

5. Potato shells

According to nutritionists, a 3-piece serving has 211 calories, 19% fat and 16% sodium. If you eat a dozen, you will add almost 850 calories to your diet!

 

5 best snacks

1. Popcorn

If you prepare them at home or opt for the low-calorie version, you will eat only 30 calories per cup, which is why they are an advisable alternative to satisfy your hunger and take care of your figure.

2. Mexican cheese dips

You only need low-fat cheddar cheese, mushroom cream, onion, tomato, green chilies and low-fat cream. You can accompany them with leaves of lettuce, spinach or light crackers. You will consume an average of 200 calories.


3. Vegetarian sandwich

One option is to eat whole-grain bread, low-calorie mayonnaise, panela cheese, olive oil, tomato, lettuce and spinach. It has 155 calories and 3 grams of fat, but 0 of cholesterol, 5 grams of protein and fiber.


4. Pizza with spinach

To not add so many calories, you can customize your pizza. A good option are spinach with mushrooms and oaxaca cheese. Each slice contains 180 calories.


5. Baked Chicken Wings  

As you well know, these are a classic in the Super Bowl. If you prepare six wings without skin baked you will consume only 200 calories and 15 g of fat.


Remember that although you take care of your line, it is important to live with others, so the ideal is to opt for the healthiest portions, because when you live or watch television you lose the notion of what we eat. Take care of yourself and enjoy 100% the Super Bowl!


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