What’s the best way to control snacking on Superbowl Sunday? Throw your own party. That way you’ll be in control of the snacks and can substitute some healthier choices for some of the usual junk food that abounds. Here are easy substitutions that are so good that no one will even notice that they are healthier…

Instead of chips and sour cream dips, try serving:

-         A veggie plate and hummus

-         Toasted pita triangles with easy guilt free eggplant dip

-         Baked tortilla chips and salsa

-         Make a spicy bean dip of heated refried beans mixed with diced tomatoes with jalapeños, or salsa.

Instead of chicken wings, try serving:

-         chicken strips dipped in egg and then rolled in flour and taco seasoning, baked in the oven

-         chicken strips marinated in Chipotle Tabasco sauce and baked

-         chunks of chicken, marinated in spicy Szechuan sauce, placed on a skewers alternating with chunks of pineapple. Broil in oven.

Instead of gut-busting full fat nachos, try these healthier nachos.

Hearty chili is always a favorite at Superbowl parties. Instead of beef or pork based chili, try this healthier, yet spicy and delicious, vegetarian chipotle chili.

Substitute baked chips and pretzels for fried snacks. Have fresh cut up fruit on hand. Nuts, especially almonds, are healthy… in moderation.

For beverages, stick to light beer, wine, diet drinks, and sparkling water with lemon or lime. Avoid calorie bomb mixed drinks such as pina coladas, daiquiris and margaritas.

And remember - never drink and drive!