Contrary to what many may think, Cinco de Mayo is not a
celebration of Mexico’s Independence.
Instead, it commemorates Mexico’s victory over France on May 5th
of 1862. Americans are fond of
using this day to celebrate Mexican culture—mostly through its delicious food
and drink! Check out these tips
from Bon’App on what to eat to enjoy the holiday without letting your diet
suffer.
When a basket of crispy chips is set down in front of you at
a Mexican restaurant, it’s hard to resist their crunchy, salty goodness. But packing 381 Calories, 328 mg of
Salt, and 2 g of Bad Fat in each cup, it really shows that all those little
chips add up. Try to limit
yourself to only a few, or better yet, ignore them completely, and focus on
your entrée!
Tortilla Chips (1 cup)
If you’re looking for a healthier meal, avoid
heavy-favorites like burritos and enchiladas, and opt for fajitas instead. Planning on celebrating Cinco de Mayo
at home? Try this
recipe for turkey fajitas. An
individual serving has 334 Calories, 27 g of Protein, and 7 g of Fiber. To reduce some of the salt in the
recipe, look for a lower sodium fajita seasoning or leave out the additional
salt when cooking.
Turkey Fajitas (1 serving)
Many people instantly think of a margarita when deciding
which Mexican drink to pair with their meal. However, just one of these frosty concoctions is packed with
roughly 250 Calories and 32 grams of Sugar! A better drink choice is a light beer, like Corona Light,
which has 99 Calories and zero grams of Sugar!
Corona Light (1 bottle)
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