Low-Carb Cinco de Mayo

Break out the sugar-free margaritas and guacamole! It’s Cinco de Mayo, the most celebrated Mexican holiday in the United States. The history of Cinco de Mayo is fascinating, but you don’t need to know the history to enjoy the party. If you skip the chips and a few other things, you can enjoy a fun, festive and low-carb Cinco de Mayo.

Going out to a Mexican Restaurant?

Check out these low-carb hints:

• Low-Carb Eating in a Mexican Restaurant
• Alcoholic Beverages on a Low-Carb Diet
• Beer on a Low-Carb Diet

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo At Home

Quick Tips:

• Instead of tortilla chips, dip into your salsa, guacamole or bean dip with low-carb veggies, such as red bell peppers, cucumbers and jicamas.
• Make burritos with low-carb tortillas.
• Serve a green salad along with the rest of the food.

Low-Carb Drinks for Cinco de Mayo

• Sugar- Free Low-Carb Margaritas
• Cinco de Mayo Cocktails, from About.com's Cocktails Guide Collen Grahman (numbers 2,3 and 7 are especially low in carbs)

Low-Carb Food for Cinco de Mayo

• Super-Easy Guacamole
• Easy Low-Carb Bean Dip
• How to Make Fajitas – Beef or Chicken
• Mexican Grilled Chicken
• Low-Carb Refried Beans
• Quick Basic Salsa Recipe, from About.com’s Mexican Food Guide Chelsie Kenyon
• More Cinco de Mayo Recipes, from Chelsie Kenyon
• More Low-Carb Mexican Recipes, from Chelsie Kenyon

More Tips

• How to Throw a Cinco de Mayo Party, from About.com's Entertaining Guide Donna Pilato
• 10 Steps to Enjoying a Holiday Party and Staying Low-Carb