Wahoo! It’s time for tailgating! I want to help you “trim your tailgate” with 3 healthy tailgating tips. I’m also super excited to be working with LaCroix Sparkling Water and their fun “Trim Your Tailgate” campaign as I’ve been recommending their water to my clients for years. I got to do a photoshoot and will be appearing in a Shape Ad next month! I will also be sharing some yummy tailgating recipes from my upcoming book, The Pinterest Diet: How to Pin Your Way Thin!

Strawberry Salsa Recipe (just 4 ingredients) with LaCroix 100% Natural Sparkling Water

Here are my 3 tips for healthy tailgating!

1. Lighten up your apps: Instead of going heavy with cheese sauce and regular tortilla chips swap it out for a fruit salsa and whole wheat cinnamon crisps made from whole wheat pita bread. My Strawberry Salsa recipe will save you a whopping 170 calories.

2. Trim your drink calories: Instead of loading up on high calorie drinks and alcohol make a swap for LaCroix Sparkling Water. LaCroix is 100% natural sparkling water with a hint of pure fruit flavor. Calorie, sweetener  and sodium free, LaCroix is the perfect mixer and healthy alternative to sodas.

3. Grill your protein: Choose a lean, high quality protein that will help you stay satisfied and grill it. My top choices for grilling include: lean beef, chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, salmon and shrimp.

Other cool news for you…WIN LaCroix’s Fan of the Year!! LaCroix has created an app that will allow LaCroix Facebook followers to make a case for being LaCroix’s Fan of the Year.

To Enter The Contest:

• Users will upload a tailgating image showing why they should be Fan of the Year by November 6th.
• LaCroix will choose 6 finalists to compete in our playoffs, to take place November 8th through 15th. The finalist with the most votes will win!

Fan of the Year WINNER Receives:

• 1 year supply of LaCroix- WOW!
• The perfect Trim Your Tailgate gift pack
• A signed copy of my new book, The Pinterest Diet: How to Pin Your Way Thin

Strawberry Salsa
Makes 6 servings

2 cups California strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
2 kiwifruits, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

In a medium bowl, gently mix together all ingredients. Serve with baked whole wheat cinnamon chips or on top of your grilled protein.