With the NFL regular season fast approaching the hard work you put in this summer training and dieting might be put on the backburner. Fear not! Don’t abandon healthy eating because you will be hosting Sunday Viewing Parties. There are plenty of healthier options of the most popular football foods. By simply googling “healthier options for Sunday football food” 45 million results are readily available. After compiling a list of Favorite Football Foods of coaches at TCBOOST, here are the results and nutritional breakdowns according to fatsecret.com. Apologies in advance for ruining some weekend plans.

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  1. Wings – overwhelming No. 1!

BWW traditional

Calories216 Fat15g Carbs0g Protein18g
There are 216 calories in a 3 wings serving of Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Wings.
Calorie breakdown: 65% fat, 0% carbs, 35% protein.

BWW boneless

Calories528 Fat36g Carbs18g Protein30g
There are 528 calories in a 6 pieces serving of Buffalo Wild Wings Boneless Wings.
Calorie breakdown: 63% fat, 14% carbs, 23% protein.

 

  1. Bratwurst or Hot dog

Bratwurst – no bun

Calories300 Fat25g Carbs0g Protein19g
There are 300 calories in a 1 wurst serving of Boar’s Head Bratwurst.
Calorie breakdown: 75% fat, 0% carbs, 25% protein.

Hot Dog – with bun

Calories250 Fat14.98g Carbs18.9g Protein9.06g
There are 250 calories in 1 Frankfurter or Hot Dog on Bun.
Calorie breakdown: 55% fat, 31% carbs, 14% protein.

 

  1. Chili
Calories256 Fat14.2g Carbs19.68g Protein13.46g
There are 256 calories in 1 cup of Chili.
Calorie breakdown: 49% fat, 30% carbs, 21% protein.

 

  1. Pizza

Pizza Hut – 14” pepperoni

Calories330 Fat14g Carbs37g Protein15g
There are 330 calories in a 1 slice serving of Pizza Hut 14″ Large Pepperoni Hand-tossed
Calorie breakdown: 38% fat, 44% carbs, 18% protein.

 

  1. Meatballs
Calories81 Fat5.28g Carbs0.11g Protein7.76g
There are 81 calories in 1 meatball with sauce of Meatballs with Sauce (Mixture).
Calorie breakdown: 60% fat, 1% carbs, 39% protein.

 

  1. Nachos
Calories517 Fat31.56g Carbs36.27g Protein23.54g
There are 517 calories in 1 Nachos Supreme of Nachos with Beef, Beans, Cheese, Tomatoes, Sour Cream and Onions.
Calorie breakdown: 54% fat, 28% carbs, 18% protein.

 

  1. Baked Beans
Calories140 Fat1g Carbs29g Protein6g
There are 140 calories in a 1/2 cup serving of Bush Brothers Original Baked Beans.
Calorie breakdown: 6% fat, 78% carbs, 16% protein.

 

  1. Pasta Salad
Calories358 Fat18.82g Carbs40.67g Protein6.66g
There are 358 calories in 1 cup of Macaroni or Pasta Salad.
Calorie breakdown: 47% fat, 45% carbs, 8% protein.

 

  1. Cookies or brownies
Calories160 Fat8g Carbs21g Protein2g
There are 160 calories in a 1 cookie serving of Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies (34g).
Calorie breakdown: 44% fat, 51% carbs, 5% protein.

 

Calories260 Fat13g Carbs34g Protein3g
There are 260 calories in a 1 brownie serving of Mrs. Fields Double Fudge Brownie.
Calorie breakdown: 44% fat, 51% carbs, 5% protein.

 

  1. Beer or soda
Calories102 Fat0g Carbs5g Protein0.7g
There are 102 calories in a 1 bottle serving of Coors Light Beer (Bottle).
Calorie breakdown: 0% fat, 88% carbs, 12% protein.

 

Calories140 Fat0g Carbs39g Protein0g
There are 140 calories in a 1 can serving of Coca-Cola Coco-Cola Classic (12 oz).
Calorie breakdown: 0% fat, 100% carbs, 0% protein.

 

            Most of the foods listed are from restaurants, and on top of fat, calorie, and carb content there can also be excessive amounts of sodium. Here are a few tips on how to “healthy up” your Sunday:

  1. Cook food at home.
  2. Avoid mayo and sour cream. Substitute in Greek yogurt and avocado when possible.
  3. Avoid fried foods! Bake or grill instead.
  4. Offer a fruit platter and salad with dark greens, spinach and kale.
  5. Drink lots of water!
  6. Start the morning off with a workout!