Tailgating is a community bonding experience that can be filled with outrageously delicious, but not always the most healthy, foods. Here are 5 healthy and easy food items that can be added to any tailgating festivity that squeeze in a little bit of healthy fats, vegetables and lean proteins. Guaranteed to score a touch down with the taste buds and the body!
1. Guacamole- mash up a few ripe avocados, squeeze a half a lemon and add salt and pepper to taste. Dip your favorite chopped vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, red peppers, cauliflower. 
2. Skewered thinly cut chicken strips with cherry tomatoes and onion. Marinate the chicken overnight in balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper3. Salad on a stick: Layer chopped romaine lettuce, quartered tomatoes, carrot slices or coins, red pepper slices and cucumbers. Dip in oil and vinegar.
4. Grilled portabello mushrooms with goat cheese.
5. Grilled stuffed peppers. Stuff with black beans, cheese and cooked rice or cooked quinoa and garbanzo beans.
yogurt. Choose low fat and lean products from the protein choices above. A protein serving is equal to :
of their bone density by the age of 18. Providing your child with calcium rich foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese will provide a solid foundation for them and help them build strong bones. Look for ready to eat yogurts, milk boxes or include cheese sticks or slices with sandwiches or crackers. Choose low fat and skim fat versions of dairy and purchase organic when possible.
applesauce that kids can easily squeeze into their mouths and frozen kid size edamame. Cut up fruits and vegetables to make it easier for a child to eat.
