Though many people in America don’t keep up with the day-to-day workings of the NFL, there is no questions that most of us tune in to see some, if not all, of the Super Bowl. It is a cultural phenomenon, a piece of Americana that can’t be denied. Regardless of the teams who make it there, the halftime performer, and the seemingly less-entertaining commercials, the Super Bowl will always be a mainstay in our lives. With that, comes food. Specifically, dips. So let’s take a look at our Super Bowl-winning Paleo, Keto Dip.
Before we hit the Super Bowl-winning Paleo, Keto Dip, let’s talk about why we need a paleo entrée in the first place. Let’s face it. Typical Super Bowl fare is pretty horrendous. Fried foods, pizza, beer, pastries for dessert, oh and more beer. Yes, it is perfectly fine to splurge on occasion, especially on a hallowed day such as the Super Bowl, but if we can Paleo-fy one of the entrees and make them more nutrient-dense, why shouldn’t we?
Which Chip Is Best?
What is the best accoutrement for the Super Bowl-winning Paleo, Keto Dip? Personally, I am a huge lover of organic blue corn tortilla chips. I love the color, consistency, texture, and earthy taste of blue corn. Also, as a nice ancillary benefit, it is more nutrient-dense than yellow corn chips.
The problem with store-bough tortilla chips in general is that they are prepared in industrial-grade vegetable oil. Canola, corn, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and alike are heart-clogging agents that are directly linked to numerous cardiovascular issues. They are high in Omega 6 and transfats. Unfortunately, vegetable oils are found in most processed middle-aisle foods so avoiding them is difficult. Check out our article on vegetable oils.
You could opt for pita bread or chips. The latter are prepared in industrial-grade vegetable oils. The former are full of gluten, the protein responsible for numerous GI issues, “brain fog,” and other maladies.
Though the autoimmune disorder, Celiac, is very rare, studies show that perhaps up to 65% of Americans have a sensitivity to gluten. Best to limit consumption of it. Good luck avoiding bread, pasta, crackers, cookies, pastries, and every other creation made from flour. Listen to our Holistic Health News podcast episode on 3 Inflammatory Ingredients found in most processed foods.
You could opt for homemade vegetable chips. Not store-bought Veggie Chips, which are sham chips made from potatoes with a sprinkling of spinach or beet powder. I mean chips made from kale, spinach, or even sweet potatoes. The beauty of these chips is that you are ingesting the fiber and all the phytonutrients in kale and they are easy-to-make. Check out our recipe below.
So it is up to you which chip you would like to use. Perhaps just eat it with a fork!
Super Bowl-winning Paleo, Keto Dip.
Let’s talk about the actual Super Bowl-winning Paleo, Keto Dip. Beans are a divisive topic in the Paleo world. Many adherents would tell you to avoid legumes, like beans, certain nuts, peas, lentil, etc, because they are not truly Paleo and also due to their phytic acid food allergy issues.
An off-branch of Paleo, Primal as espoused by Mark Sisson, generally advocate the use of legumes given their nutrient profile. Legumes, for example, are an excellent source of plant-based fiber and protein. We are opting for the latter paradigm because what kind of dip can you have without beans?
So this recipe has 4 layers. The black bean dip is the first one and it resides on the bottom of this Super Bowl-winning Paleo, Keto Dip. Peruse the black bean dip section below and you will see it is full of amazing antioxidant spices and vegetables.
Kale Chips Are Also Ideal!
Okay so let’s fatten up this Super Bowl-winning Paleo Dip with the second and third layers. We are throwing in some sour cream made from full-fat Greek yogurt. That brings us the fat and probiotic elements.
Next, let’s throw in the par excellence of all Mexican food items: the avocado. Avocados are one of the pre-eminent superfoods, combining healthy fats with fiber and phytonutrition. (Chia seeds, seen on the last layer, boast a similar macronutrient profile. I recommend this brand below.)
Fresh, organic tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, and chia seeds top off this Super Bowl-winning Paleo, Keto Dip.
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For black bean dip, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic, and jalapenos for about 10 minutes.Move the onion mixture over to a food processor or blender. Pour in. Add the black beans, cumin, salt, lime juice, and cilantro. Blend until smooth. (If too thick add water or lime juice. Flavor to preferences.) For sour cream, simply mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice. Mix well. For guacamole, mash avocados with a potato masher or whatever you have to mush them down. Add the salt, cumin, and cayenne. Mix well. Then add the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and garlic. Mix well. Add lime juice. You can layer the 3 items in a 8 X 8 glass plate. I prefer little bowls so no worry about double-dipping. As the picture shows, dollop the beans first, followed by guacamole, and then Greek yogurt mix. Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, and chia seeds. Add salt as needed. Enjoy! 
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