Stadium food is horrendously expensive and unhealthy, but its part of the fun of a ball game.
Heres how to navigate the world of peanuts and Cracker Jack.
This open secret saves caloriesandmoney.
Checkyour stadiums policies for the details.
The temptations are many and intriguing.
Who can resist that?
(OK, maybeyoucan, but personally Im looking forward to it.)
Its okay if you enjoy ballpark food; for many of us, its part of the experience.
Will you consider this alimited indulgence situation, budgeting your calories elsewhere so you might have some treats?
Will you spend extra effort scouting out the stadiums (perhaps very few) healthy options?
Pick a plan and stick to it.
Or maybe youll pack a healthy lunch but plan on buying a few beers.
(Dont forget you’re able to refill that plastic bottle at the water fountains.)
Watch the Portion Sizes
Bottomless popcorn is a trap and you know it.
Places with expensive food, like stadiums and festivals, make large portions feel like a really good deal.
Obviously, thats a diet-buster.
If you really need a taste of that cracker jack hot dog, split it with a friend.
(The bottomless bucket is still good as accident insurance if youre bringing children or drunk friends.)
Thats why your pre-game plan is so important.
Strategize When Choosing Foods
So what do you do if youve shown up without a solid plan?
Here are a few strategies that can help you pick the least bad foods available.
Drink water, not soda.Pepsi and friends have a ton of calories, and theyre pure sugar.
Water (and sparkling water) is both healthier and cheaper, so strongly consider it.
Watch out for sides and sauces.We know.
Its hard to turn down free sour cream.
After all, eating out at a stadium isnt all that different from eating out at a restaurant.
Just know that youll be in a place with lots of tempting options, and plan accordingly.
So now youll be prepared the next time you take yourself out to the old ball game.
