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Super Bowl Foods

Saturday, February 2, 2013

5 New Orleans-Themed Snack Ideas for the Super Bowl

Capture the essence of New Orleans by serving healthy Cajun and Creole-themed foods for the Super Bowl.

By Ian Lee, HealthCastle.com This year's Super Bowl is 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. Classic Louisiana foods tend to be heavy on fat, calories, and sodium, but some simple variations can help cut down on post-game regret. 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 in a press release. "We just tweaked them so that they work as healthier snacks while …

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