Seven Tips for Surviving the Superbowl

By Dr. Steve Feyrer-Melk

With the average fan consuming 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat and with 30 million pounds of snacks consumed during the Big Game alone, Sunday's festivities pack on as much weight as they do entertainment.

This year, Dr. Steve Feyrer-Melk of Nudge is providing tips on how to stay on top of your health game. See below for the doc's top tips that will have you feeling great on Monday morning -- even if your team loses.

1. Plan to exercise in the morning getting in a good workout or even a brisk walk will rev up your "engines" for greater caloric expenditure.

2. Have a healthy mid-morning snack like a Greek yogurt, or a cup of cottage cheese. Don't "save up" your calories. You want to go to the party in a state of nutritional equilibrium, not a caloric deficit.

3. Use a small snack plate for better portion control and limit your return trips. Plan to have one during the first half and one during the second half.

4. Avoid cheeses and sauce dips each tablespoon is most likely 50 or more calories of not-so-healthy-nacho cheese!

5. Choose snacks higher in protein such as chicken wings, shrimp and lean meat. (Make sure to rub off the sauce and take off the skin!)

6. Avoid the chips and hit the vegetable tray instead! Dip lightly or not at all so you can taste the vegetables.

7. Choose whole grain buns and limit the number. If you can go without, do it.

Dr. Steve Feyrer-Melk is a health practitioner with over 20 years of experience and Chief Science Officer of Nudge, leading health app that collects and sorts data from the most popular health and fitness apps on the market.

Dr. Feyrer-Melk currently practices at Optimal Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center in Scottsdale, Arizona where he develops lifestyle and health programs for his clients.