Fall means one thing to a lot of people: football season. The average American will spend $100 annually on sports programing and 27 percent of the population will spend 6-10 hours a week watching football.
And, the Superbowl is one of the largest viewed sporting events. In February 2013, more than 108 million viewers tuned in for the big game. Not to mention all the college fans that religiously don their team's colors every weekend.
Whether you follow college or pro, everyone can agree: tailgating and game-day food (and drinks) are an important part of the experience.
Tailgating can be as much fun as the actual game; but if you are trying to diet or watch your weight, it might feel like an entrapment for failure. No matter which way you turn, you can be certain you will see an unlimited amount of hot dogs, bratwurst, burgers, beers and any type of chip imaginable.
Accredited member of the American Dietetic Association, author and certified nutritionist, Tanya Zuckerbrot, shares healthier tailgating alternatives that your waistline will thank you for.
Healthier Ways to Tailgate this Season
Learn how to avoid filling a linebacker's pant size but still enjoy yourself while tailgating at your favorite sporting event.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: staying_well/1339sw1c.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD
- Book Title: The Miracle Carb Diet: Make Calories and Fat Disappear the F-Factor Way-with Fiber (Hypertension-Disney/ABC)
- Guest Website: F-Factor
-
Guest Bio:
Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, is the creator of the popular F-Factor Diet, the only dietitian-created program for weight-loss and optimal health that is based on fiber-rich nutrition. She works in private practice in Manhattan.
The F-Factor Diet evolved from Tanya's years working with patients to help lower cholesterol or control diabetes. She found that all of her patients improved their clinical conditions – and lost weight without hunger– by following a diet that was rich in dietary fiber.
Tanya frequently appears on national television, including: ABC's Live with Kelly and Michael, The Dr. Oz Show, NBC's Today Show, CBS's Early Show, ABC's The View, Rachael Ray, ABC's Good Morning America, CBS's Evening News, and Fox News's The O'Reilly Factor; as well as appearances on Telemundo.
Tanya is a nutrition news contributor to Fox News Channel and writes the network's nutrition blog. She also writes for KeyVive (diabetes lifestyle), Fox News Magazine, Mensfitness.com, DrManny.com, and the Huffington Post. Tanya serves on the Advisory Board for Women's Health magazine (Rodale), and she is the Official Dietitian to the Miss Universe Organization (Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA). Tanya was a judge at the 2012 Miss Teen USA pageant.
Tanya holds a Master's degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University and completed a two-year dietetic internship at NYU Medical Center. She is an accredited member of the American Dietetic Association, the Greater New York Dietetic Association, and a member of the National Association of Professional Women. In July 2012 Tanya completed her CDR Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management as well as her CDR Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management. - Transcription: He
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Published in
Staying Well
Tagged under