I’m on ABC Charleston with healthier game day eats!
Kick off your spread on a lighter notes with Crunch Kits by BrightFarms. They are super convenient and come with everything you need – just shake them up and they’re ready to eat. You can add some protein in there like grilled chicken. BrightFarms grows its leafy greens in greenhouses located just a few hours outside Charleston, meaning their salad greens are available in stores in as little as 24 hours after they are harvested – so they are fresh, crispy, and long-lasting in your fridge. The company’s mission is to grow salad greens in a way that benefits both people and the planet. Their pesticide-free greens offer both, so it’s a win-win! Find them at Harris Teeter and Food Lion.
Next, it’s not game day without grilling and a customizable hot dog and sausage bar is the perfect game day meal. The APPLEGATE® brand is the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand. Their products are free of chemical nitrates and nitrites, GMO ingredients, and are made with animals that are raised without antibiotics, ever. You can find APPLEGATE® products at most major retailers including Whole Foods and Walmart.
Next we have sheet pan nachos which are perfect for feeding a crowd. I used GOOD PLANeT Foods? Olive Oil Cheese Shreds and Slices which is the first ever cheese made with Olive Oil so offers the heart health benefits of unsaturated fat, less saturated fat, and fewer calories than most dairy and vegan cheeses. Plus it tastes great and has great meltability so you can use it for grilled cheese, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, dips, you name it. Even though it’s plant-based, it’s great for everyone not just those who are vegan or choose not to eat dairy.
Finally we have my charcuterie cups which are a great way to enjoy fresh ca grapes which perfectly complement salty meats and creamy cheeses for a delicious balance of flavors. Grapes are a heart-healthy food and contain no fat or cholesterol. They are also a natural source of beneficial polyphenols which contribute to heart health.
