The do’s and don’t’s of ballpark food

Friday, April 5, 2013

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Friday, April 5, 2013

The do’s and don’t’s of ballpark food

Posted on Wed, Apr 03, 2013

Friday marks the Phillies home opener, which means the season of tailgates and ballpark food is upon us. Luckily, Self.com asked nutritionists around the country to share the best ways to hit the concession stands without packing on the pounds. We’re sharing a few of our favorite do’s and don’t’s, just in time for the big day at Citizens Bank Park! For the full list of the do’s and dont's of ballpark food, visit Self.com.

Comments (18)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:55 AM, 04/05/2013

The best way to eat healthy is to bring your own food from home or to not eat at all. Given what I see people eating, I don't think eating healthy is a big priority.

— Phillies2008WSChamps

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 7:50 AM, 04/05/2013

people eat like pigs down here

— SlimFox

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:22 AM, 04/05/2013

DON'T GO AND WASTE YOUR TIME AN MONEY. AS SIMPLE AS THAT!

— trailer

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:54 AM, 04/05/2013

Come on, how often do most people go to game, for most people it's not an everyday event. Enjoy it and worry about the calories another time!!!

— faxm1

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:50 AM, 04/05/2013

Eat before you go to the game. Healthier options (cheaper, too).

— Just Some Guy33

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:42 AM, 04/05/2013

Can't you just leave us alone? Must you be busybodies even at the ballpark?

— Gimmemyfreestuff

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:35 AM, 04/05/2013

the ball game is all about eating and drinking food that is 'bad' for you - beat it! go on now!

— ikemcmichaels

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:43 AM, 04/05/2013

I get my huge roast pork sandwich without cheese to stay healthy

— kilo_005

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:55 AM, 04/05/2013

A Schmidter and Crab Fries with a Diet Coke doesn't do it, huh?

— new commentator

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:31 PM, 04/05/2013

CBP used to serve fresh pretzels from Federal Pretzel. They dropped them because Super Pretzel demanded a monopoly. It's an insult to eat or serve a Super Pretzel within 90 miles of Philadelphia

— Drew777

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:48 PM, 04/05/2013

you are 100% correct. super pretzels taste like cardboard. i buy my pretzels outside the park and bring them in

— hannibal barca.

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:41 PM, 04/05/2013

these liberal pinheads expect a warm guiness on a hot july afternoon to quench a man's thirst? stick to sipping chablis at pac bell park in san francisco, and let the men in philadelphia enjoy a beer

— hannibal barca.

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 12:44 PM, 04/05/2013

The best is when you see these incredibly long lines at the crab fries stand! LOL LOL. OMG, these people act like they've never eaten before. They're FRIES people!! I've made them at home and they're just as good (maybe even better :)!!

— dundermifflin

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 1:06 PM, 04/05/2013

I opened this article thinking it may be some piece about ballpark etiquette. Nay the inky decides it's worth the time to write an article stating the obvious (chicken's better than hamburger? thanks captain obvious). do they think we're stupid?

— Talon1125