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" I think a lot of us steer clear of guac because we think it&amp;#x27;s going to be so fattening. In truth, it isn&amp;#x27;t a low-fat food, but nutritionists are quick to remind us that avocados are loaded with healthy fats. And, surprise, it might even HELP you lose weight. Here&amp;#x27;s your snack...**** Inspired by Joanna&amp;#x27;s recent trip to Florida, where she told me that she soaked up the sun, sipped margaritas and enjoyed plenty of guacamole (doesn&amp;#x27;t that just sound like the recipe for the perfect vacation?), I want to snack on guacamole. Right now. But is it really health food? Oh yeah. One-fifth of a medium avocado, or about one ounce, has only about 50 calories and provides 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. And the weight loss thing? The monosaturated fat in avocados may help your body trigger a hormone called oleoylethanolamide (don&amp;#x27;t ask me how to pronounce it), which could help tame your hunger, say researchers. And, according to Keri Gans, a New York-based registered dietitian, it&amp;#x27;s one of the best happy-hour foods to choose. (Just keep your chips under control). My favorite--super easy--way to make guac? Scoop avocado into a bowl and mix with a little salsa (until you get the right consistency). Easy! Try dipping with a whole-grain, low-fat cracker instead of chips. Do you love guac? Photo: iStock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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