Odd game tips for super bowl Sunday

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AADE Game Day Tips for People with Diabetes

Jan 19, 2011

This press release is an announcement submitted by AADE, and was not written

by Diabetes Health.

Despite what many think, diabetes <http://www.diabeteshealth.com/> does not

have to deter people who have the disease from enjoying Super Bowl Sunday

parties along with everyone else, according to the American Association of

Diabetes Educators (AADE). In fact, managing your diabetes is often an

exercise <http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/fitness/exercise/> in

moderation, more than anything else. With more than 24 million people in the

U.S. who have diabetes, this is a very real issue, but there is no reason

diabetics <http://www.diabeteshealth.com/> can't enjoy the festivities --

and the food -- at Super Bowl parties. The AADE put together the following

tips for people with diabetes who want to enjoy the food - but need a little

guidance about how to eat smart given all of the Super Bowl food

temptations.

1. Don't run a hurry-up offense when you get to the table:

* Wait to see all the hors d'oeuvres that are available and then

decide to have the two that look the best to you

* Pick the most healthful choices-shrimp cocktail, meat or vegetable

skewers, and sushi

* Survey the entire table before you take any food. Decide what foods

are worth eating and what can be ignored, and then stick to that decision.

Why waste calories on foods that don't bring you pleasure?

2. Play the fundamentals of the game:

* Fill an appetizer plate with your favorite vegetables and enjoy

* Take a small spoonful of dip or skip it entirely

* At the buffet, concentrate on vegetables and greens; make lean

proteins and starches your smallest portions

* Select chicken, meat, fish, or pork that is broiled, grilled,

roasted, or seared

3. Don't play on an empty stomach:

* Eat a snack before you leave home. If you arrive at a party hungry,

you'll be more likely to overindulge

4. Do an end-run around the bread and rolls:

* Save your calories, so you can later enjoy other foods that are more

nutritious

5. Stay hydrated so you can make the big plays:

* Eat your calories instead of drinking them. Stick to lower calorie

or calorie-free drinks

* Sip a large glass of water between every alcoholic drink. This will

help keep you hydrated and you'll drink fewer calories by the end of the

night.

6. Don't eat like a line backer

* Drop out of the " clean plate club " . Leave a few bites behind every

time you eat, especially if you are eating something you don't really care

for

* Enjoy your favorite treats but take a small portion

* Watch your portion sizes. Don't cover your plate completely with

food. In most cases, especially when it comes to party sweets and alcoholic

beverages <http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/food/beverages/> , less is

better

7. Go for the extra points:

* Allow yourself to have a piece of cake, decadent chocolate, or a

delicious pastry-factored into healthful eating and living, you can include

these as part of a good diet

* Taste a few bites of your dessert

<http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/food/desserts/> ; if it is not

delicious, do not eat the whole thing anyway

If you have any questions about diet or nutrition related to diabetes,

please visit www.diabeteseducator.org

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