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Friday, February 1, 2013

Healthy Creole-Themed Snacks for Super Bowl Sunday

Authentic New Orleans cuisine without the added fat and calories.

  This year's Super Bowl happens in New Orleans. Most Americans may not travel all the way to the Big Easy to watch the game, but anyone can capture the essence of the region by serving Cajun and Creole-themed foods at a Super Bowl viewing party. Classic Louisiana foods tend to be heavy on fat, calories, and sodium, but some simple variations can help cut down on post-game regret. With her editorial team at nutrition network HealthCastle.com, dietitian Gloria Tsang examined five of the best-known New Orleans food items to create simple suggestions for lightening up the classic recipes. "Louisiana's rich food culture gives Super Bowl fans lots of options for regionally appropriate Super Bowl party foods," Tsang said. "We just tweaked them …

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