Nutrition
By Nancy Adler
Fall is in the air. Family and friends will soon gather around the television or tailgate their favorite football team. Football season can be a difficult time for those on diets. Trying to get away from the smoked brisket, loaded potatoes and sliders stacked high is always a challenge when you’ve adopted a healthier and cleaner way of eating.
It’s never about saying “no” to foods and events. I teach my clients to find a balance between making changes and indulging once in a while. Most of my clients find that if they break their diet, it upsets their mindset. They feel like they have failed if they fall off the wagon. However, you can always get right back on! One day doesn’t permanently upset the whole diet.
Bringing the host a dish will not only be a wonderful gift but can also help you stay on plan, even through a challenging time. Here are some great ideas for dishes to bring: red bell pepper with guacamole, apples, fruit and peanut butter. You could also snack on kale chips or sweet potato fries. Another idea is dark chocolate and almonds. Bringing a big green salad loaded with beautiful colors is not only a great choice but very impressive to look at. Whole wheat pizza is fun to make for the crowd on the grill. You can be included in the fun and save the waistline at the same time.
The number one food consumed at football tailgating and parties is chicken wings. They can be made as healthy or as unhealthy as you choose. The biggest issue with calories is the sauce the wings are dressed with. Wings can be a great, healthy choice if baked.
Enjoy my healthy recipe from my cookbook “Nancy’s Recipes for Life,” available at my Linwood office location and Capellas Oil and Vinegar store in Ocean City.
Boneless Chicken Hot Wings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of whole wheat bread crumbs
- 8 ounces of boneless skinless chicken cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tablespoons of Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375.
Place bread crumbs in a pie pan. Add seasonings and mix well.
Place chicken pieces in a separate dish and cover and toss with hot sauce.
Spray a sheet pan with non-stick spray.
Give each chicken piece a shake so it’s not dripping with the hot sauce. Then coat it evenly with crumbs. Use one hand for the wet ingredients and one for the dry ingredients so the bread clumps will not clump. Place the nuggets on the sheet pan.
Bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 7-8 minutes or until completely cooked.
Serve with additional hot sauce if desired and a homemade yogurt blue cheese dressing. Don’t forget the celery!
Nutritional Information:
Servings: 2
Calories: 210.6
Total Fat: 2.7 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Fiber: 1.6 milligrams
Protein: 29.3
Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2020 and 2021 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND and 92.3 the station is fm
