Some people will tell you that this upcoming Sunday is all about the game, while others argue that the commercials and the halftime show are the real reasons for tuning into the game. Then there are those of us who know that the big game is all about the food. In fact, as the two teams battle it out on the field, Americans battle it out to see who can put more food on their plate.
Statistically, Sunday’s big game is the second largest food “holiday” in the United States, the first being Thanksgiving. The National Chicken Council (yes, this is real thing) reported that Americans consume about 1.25 billion pounds of chicken wings during the big game. While carrot and celery sticks are moderately popular dipping snacks, they don’t come close to the 11.2 million pounds of potato chips that are consumed during the big game. Additionally, one in seven Americans order takeout, 60 percent of which are pizza orders, and about 14 billion burgers are grilled.
Because of all the food that is consumed during the game day weekend, antacid sales increase about 20 percent the Monday after the game. In fact, about 1.5 million Americans call in sick to work because they either have horrible stomachaches, or they are too hungover. We want you to be able to function the day after the game, though, and that’s why we have put together a list of our favorite snacks and appetizers. Snack on these foods during the game and you won’t have to worry about digestive discomfort.
Oil-Free Baked Vegetable Chips
It’s time to bid adieu to salty store bought snacks and say hello to your new favorite crunchy addiction. You can easily whip up a batch of these baked chips as long as you have a few different vegetables.Â
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Raw Vegan Mango Ceviche
Easy to prepare and incredibly refreshing on game day, this mango ceviche is very unique and packs a ton of zesty, acidic, tropical, and spicy flavors.
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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
An easy snack to prepare and an even easier snack to eat. Seasoned to perfection, these crispy chickpeas help to fill you up, preventing you from overeating on game day.
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Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Don’t know what to do with extra tomatillos? Grab your favorite chips and ready them for this zesty salsa verde that packs a little kick! Consider pairing this salsa with the baked vegetable chips recipe.
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The Best Guacamole Ever
When you make food in an authentic way, it tends to taste beyond delicious. That’s why this dip is the best guacamole ever. Got your own spin on guac? Let us know in the comments!
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Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
