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Feb. 7, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Super Bowl LIX is right around the corner, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to kick off their celebrations with healthy alternatives at the table on game day.
Super Bowl gatherings often prompt people to indulge in chicken wings, pizza, and various beverages. While tasty, many of these foods are high in fat, sugar, salt and calories.
"Staying true to your health goals is not about saying no to the fun, It's about saying yes to the future you want—one small choice at a time, even when surrounded by temptation," said Kate Gerweck, Director of DPH’s Section of Public Health Nutrition Practice and SNAP Education.
You can find healthy game day recipes in the Eating Healthy in a SNAP Cookbook on the DPH website.
DPH recommends the following healthy tips for game day:
With these simple tips and snack ideas, you can enjoy the big game without going off track. Have fun, stay healthy, and cheer on your team!
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