The Healthy Super Bowl Sunday
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): The Good Men Project
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2025/02/09
Dawn Menning, Nutu App’s Registered Dietitian, talks about Super Bowl Sunday ranks as the second biggest eating day in the U.S. after Thanksgiving. To help consumers enjoy the game while maintaining wellness goals, the Nutu App offers a Nutu Score, guiding users with personalized meal suggestions, portion control, and activity tips—without calorie counting.
Scott Douglas Jacobsen: How can people have game-day treats without hurting wellness goals?
Dawn Menning:
- Avoid skipping meals earlier in the day to avoid overeating.
- Make a healthy dish you and others can enjoy that fits with your wellness goals.
- Look at all the choices before you eat, that way you can make sure you’re only eating what you truly enjoy.
- Monitor portion sizes to avoid overeating. Before going back for more, check in with yourself to see if you are truly hungry.
- Skip or limit alcohol, choose water or sparkling water instead.
- Go for a walk before or after the game. Engage in your regular physical activity.
Jacobsen: How does Nutu Score work to help users balance food intake and activity?
Menning: By using the food logger ahead of time, you can see how the foods you choose impact your Nutu Score and your health. Once you select an item, you will be provided with a meal modification (if applicable) and a suggestion for physical activity to lower your Nutu Score.
Jacobsen: What are smart snacking tips for traditional Super Bowl foods?
Menning: Try to fill up on vegetables first then look to lean protein options that are baked and not fried. Use a plate rather than just eating randomly as you’re likely to lose track of how much you eat when grazing. Don’t stand by the buffet, you’re more likely to snack mindlessly.
Jacobsen: How does the Nutu App guide users in practicing portion control?
Menning: If you select a food item that doesn’t fit into your healthy eating goals, you’ll be provided with a suggested modification to reduce portion size. The more food you add you’ll see your Nutu Score go up and this is an indicator to limit the portion size or choose a healthier option. To lower your score, physical activity will be needed to balance this.
Jacobsen: Why is hydration important on Super Bowl Sunday?
Menning: Reaching for water first can keep you on track with your eating habits and helps with digestion.
Jacobsen: What are some insights or practical advice for making a balanced Super Bowl menu?
Menning:
- Replace frying with baking or air frying.
- Hummus or guacamole with cut veggies instead of creamy dips.
- Replace sour cream in recipes with plain Greek yogurt.
- Fresh fruit instead of sugary fruit dips.
- Nuts instead of fried chips or snacks.
- Turkey or chicken burgers instead of ground beef.
- Ditch sugary drinks for water or sparkling water.
Jacobsen: Thank you for the opportunity and your time, Dawn.
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