Guilt-Free At-Home Oscar Party Ideas and Tips On Getting Red Carpet Ready!

This year marks the 85th Annual Academy Awards, and for those of you celebrating at home (raises hand!), Special K wants to help you get red carpet ready as you host your own home viewing party!  Tonight, simply follow along with Special K on Twitter using the hashtag #RedCarpetReady.

The brand recently released their new Popcorn Chips which satisfy sweet and salty cravings without the guilt since one bag is just 120 calories and 2.5 grams of fat. Earlier this week, celebrity nutrition expert Lisa DeFazio, shared some of her best snacking secrets!

Create an Award-Winning Combo: Include carbohydrates, protein and healthy fat to satisfy and fill you up. Consider pairing veggies with hummus and guacamole with baked chips
Stay Well Hydrated:  Remember that liquid calories count just like food calories. Water is a sensible option and can be elevated with fresh lemon, cucumber, or strawberries.

Get your Timing Right: Try to avoid snacking close to bedtime.  A good rule is to allow 2 hours in between snacking and sleep.

Additionally, DeFazio offered some at-home viewing party tips to help you and your guests enjoy a guilt-free, red carpet party!

Style Your Snacks:  Make your snacks exciting by including foods in a variety of colors and textures served in lively bowls and platters.

Know Your Labels: Be sure to pat attention to nutrition labels, including portion sizes.  DeFazio recommends that snacks be around 150 calories.

Veg Out: Be sure to keep plenty of veggies in the mix for low calorie, high fiber options that won’t increase your waistline.

To help you cast your vote, here is a fun printable courtesy of Printable Games. You can download the entire 2013 Oscar Predictions Printable on their website.

Be sure to follow along with Special K tonight in preparation for this year’s Academy Awards!

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Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

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