Lighten up Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Telling Your Guests is Optional!)

Avocados are a true staple of Cinco de Mayo cuisine. Credit: Darwin Bell

Healthy Cinco de Mayo Tips

4. Sub smart. Use brown rice instead of white for an extra boost of fiber and whole grains. “Use low-fat or fat-free dairy products like milk, cheese and sour cream,” recommends Hartley. To lower the calories in everyone’s favorite, guacamole, swap out some of the avocado for peas. I swear, no one will know the difference.