Healthier Recipes & Tailgating Tips

The big game is a wonderful part of life. Baptist Health is a part of living.

Use these simple and delicious tailgating recipes to make your pre-game party a healthier hit!

• Southwest Turkey Bean Salad
• Spicy BBQ Bean Dip
• Grilled Salmon with Olive-Tomato Vinaigrette

Football season means one thing in Arkansas - an excuse for food, fun and fellowship. And no season is complete without a great tailgate party! Here are a few simple tips to help keep your tailgate season healthier:

• Place perishables, such as meats and condiments, in a clean, insulated cooler chilled with ice or cold packs.
• Keep your cooler in a cool place - not in the hot trunk or in the sun. Try to place it in the shade, under a tree or table.
• Return perishable foods to the cooler immediately after serving.
• Mix hearty salads on the spot. Pack chopped vegetables and dressing in the cooler. Add canned meat, seafood or chicken just before serving.

Adapted from The American Dietetic Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide by Roberta Larson Duyff, MS, RD, CFCS. Provided by www.Mealtime.org.