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Eat healthy this Cinco de Mayo
Appetizers
The Good
Salsa and Guac: Skip the chips and dip one soft tortilla in spicy low-cal salsa and healthy-fat-filled-guacamole.
Ceviche: Spice things up with this Latin classic. Raw fish is marinated in lemon juice and spices for a light, protein-packed starter.
Tortilla Soup: This tomato-based Mexican-style chicken soup is filling without being fattening. Just dial down the cheese and sour cream.
The Bad
Nachos Supreme: Between the cheese, beef, sour cream and chips, just one plate of these bad boys can mean thousands of calories.
Taquitos/Flautas: Tortillas are stuffed with meet or cheese, rolled and deep-fried: calorie bomb.
Entrees
The Good
Fajitas: Sizzling, skillet-cooked shrimp or chicken fajitas are a great main meal.
Soft chicken or fish tacos: Forgo beef and a fried hard tortilla to save serious calories.
Tostada: To be clear, the giant deep-fried shell is a killer ? but if you leave the shell behind, you have a tasty low-carb, veggie packed salad.
The Bad
Chimichangas: Basically a deep-fried burrito, this caloric nightmare was invented in Arizona, not Mexico.
Chile Rellenos: Green peppers are stuffed with cheese, breaded and deep-fried, showing that even vegetarian options can be unhealthy.
Sides
The Good
Black Beans: Full of fab fiber and protein, these little beans are a perfect accompaniment.
Corn Tortillas: Corn wrappers are lower in fat and calories than their flour counterparts.
The Bad
Extra toppings: Mexican food is super tasty so don?t pile on the sour cream, creamy sauces, and queso.
Tamales: Lard, corn meal, cheese, and rich sauces don?t equal a healthy combo!
Re: Eat healthy this Cinco de Mayo
My Happy House
Great post.
I think we'll be celebrating with chips/salsa - otherwise we have leftovers and a salad to eat for dinner.
Serendipity3, South Beach, Miami, FL 2012
I find it funny that they are recommending eating flour tortillas, especially in place of crunchy.
Whatever.... mexican food is super delicious but rarely healthy