If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo but don’t want to damage your oral or overall health, we’ve got you covered.
This classic Mexican cocktail with a healthy twist needs only tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice for a refreshing low-calorie beverage. If you crave a little fruit in your cocktail, try this tasty blueberry-lime Margarita.
What’s a Mexican celebration without guacamole?
Try this skinny version with a dash of zucchini as well as avocado.
For an appetizer, go with the Chipotle Albondigas Soup, a hearty Mexican broth with chorizo sausage, dandelion greens, corns and carrots – a colorful and tasty combination.
If you’re craving seafood, try this classic Mexican shrimp cocktail. Coctel de Camarones combines shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber and limejuice in an amazing dish that can be served warm or chilled.
Can’t decide between red and green sauce? Here’s a recipe for beef and bean enchiladas, which combines 90% lean beef with beans and portobello mushrooms, along with whole wheat or corn tortillas. Delicious!
For a low-cal dessert, make these cinnamon-flavored Mexican-chocolate meringues!
Remember, you don’t need to add sugar to your foods. Try these naturally sweet foods instead and enjoy in alcohol and other indulgences only in moderation.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!