Detroit Lions fans in Ford Field suites will be able to celebrate touchdowns this season with free-range rosemary garlic chicken, salmon sliders and a high-protein vegetarian salad with mixed greens, kale, tofu and chickpeas.

The new fare is part of the "Healthy Choice" program launched by the team and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

The Healthy Choice program highlights more than 65 healthy food options at the stadium during Lions games as well as all sporting and entertainment events held there, the hospital system said in a statement today.

"All approved items have been identified to be lower in sodium, saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol, and are dense in nutrients, vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants," SJMHS said.

Other Healthy Choice examples on the suite menu will include a "ZLT" flatbread sandwich with zucchini, romaine lettuce and vine-ripened tomatoes, and spicy turkey chili with roasted tomatillo and white beans.

The Detroit Lions will mark healthy choice options with the SJMHS logo on concession menus throughout the stadium and in the suites to help fans identify foods with the most nutritional value.

"Taste Club Kids Meals" have healthy options including grilled chicken tenders with honey-mustard dipping sauce and a turkey and cheddar sandwich on whole wheat bread, SJMHS said, and all kids meals come with fresh fruit, carrot and celery sticks, and a granola bar.

"The Lions fuel up each day with energy-boosting, nutritious and flavorful foods, and it makes sense to provide similar healthy options to fans attending games at Ford Field," said Lisa McDowell, a sports dietetics specialist and director of clinical nutrition with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, in a statement.

McDowell, who is a former Health Care Heroes award project judge for Crain's Detroit Business, worked with the Detroit Lions Executive Chef Joe Nader to review all suite and concession items.

Chicago-based Levy Restaurants is the Ford Field concessionaire contracted by the Lions to handle food service for the stadium.

The Detroit Red Wings began using SJMHS's Healthy Choice program in December 2014.

In addition, SJMHS and the Lions will work jointly on on various initiatives, including the annual Taste of the Lions fundraiser, which benefits Eastern Market.

"Health and wellness is a pillar of the Detroit Lions not only in our community programming, but throughout the entire organization," said Elizabeth Parkinson, the Lions' senior vice president of marketing and partnerships. "A partnership with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System to easily identify the healthiest options in stadium to our guests is both a logical choice and a point of pride for us."