Lighten up Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Telling Your Guests is Optional!)
Healthy Cinco de Mayo Tips
2. Preparation is key. “Start by cooking with less fat. Reduce or eliminate the oil, butter and lard,” says Hartley. “Use soft tacos instead of fried tortillas to make low-fat recipes.” Crunchy taco shells may seem like a healthy option, but they are crunchy because they are fried. In order from most healthy to least, corn tortillas score top honors, followed by flour, then crunchy taco shells. There are also many low-carb and whole-grain tortilla varieties available.