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Football Season Triggers Need for Lower Calorie Snacks

in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on October 7, 2016

So, you’re going to a tailgate party. What are you bringing? Something quick and easy is the best idea with the busy weeks we are all faced with. Try this low calorie guacamole recipe with the healthy punch of avocados.

Avocados are a heart healthy food that:

• Contain more potassium than bananas
• Help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• Provide a healthy amount of fiber that lower cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood sugar levels
• Enhance the absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K
• Protect the eyes with their high antioxidant content of Lutein and Zeaxanthin
• Aid in preventing cataract and macular degeneration

So if you are heading to a football game remember to think healthy. And if you are living in Chicago, start praying or hope for a miracle!

Guacamole Light:

Ingredients:
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large ripe avocado, cubed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2-teaspoon hot sauces, such as Tabasco
1/4-teaspoon salt

Directions;

1. Place zucchini in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a sleeve, pressing lightly on the zucchini to extract any liquid.
2. Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl; add avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic, lime juice, hot sauce and salt and coarsely mash until combined. Make ahead, cover and
refrigerate for up to 1 day. Serve with tortilla chips

One serving 1/2c cup each: 96 calories
Fat 8 grams
Protein 2 gram
Carbohydrate 8 grams

Jacqueline King, MS, RDN, CDE, FADA

Author of Too Busy to Diet
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