WATCH: Make this super bowl of Buffalo Dip in time for the Big Game

Eating healthy is something we specialize in at Medical Weight Loss Clinic. We know it can sometimes be challenging to stick to a healthy diet.

Aaron Centofanti, clinic manager at our Brighton location, works with patients who are looking for inspiration when it comes to a daily menu.

“Patients at the clinic will tell me that foods are getting boring,” he says. “‘They’re not really challenging my palate. They’re not exciting in any way.’ So how do we fix that?

Aaron says it comes down to three things:

·      Add more color

·      Add more texture

·      Add more flavor

As we all prepare to gather and celebrate the Super Bowl this Feb. 9, it’s an ideal time to try out Aaron’s advice and prepare party snacks that also happen to be healthy - with plenty of flavor, color and texture. Chips and dip top our go-to party foods, so he found a way to make them delicious and healthier.

 

Aaron Centofanti shared his party snack tips with Fox 2 Detroit.

“You can make a very flavorful Buffalo Dip without all the sodium or salt,” he says, while sharing his tips on Fox 2 Detroit recently.

His recipe includes plenty of ingredients you might already have at home. It can be made with either a base of Cottage Cheese or a base of lean, cooked and shredded Chicken Breast.

Add your choice of those two proteins to a bowl and mix in:

·      2 teaspoons of Tabasco sauce

·      A dash of Fiesta Seasoning

·      ½ teaspoon of Garlic Powder

·      ½ teaspoon of Onion Powder

·      Ground Black Pepper – to taste

Then fold in a teaspoon of Fat Free Blue Cheese Dressing and the dip is ready to serve. It’s a flavorful dip for fresh cut vegetables.

Aaron suggests toasting up some low fat tortilla chips in the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees. Slice a low fat tortilla into triangles and place them on a baking sheet. Spray them lightly with Pam cooking spray and season the chips with sodium-free seasonings like Garlic Herb or Southwest seasoning. Then simply bake for about 10 minutes.

 Adding colorful fruit trays or checking out Medical Weight Loss Clinic recipes and supplements are also a great way to add to the healthy options at any social gathering.

Want to learn more? We are here to help you reach your fitness goals. Schedule your free consultation today at MWLC.com.

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