Cinco de Mayo gives us a great excuse to indulge in some Mexican-inspired recipes, some of which may already be a weeknight staple. After all, many of us already have taco night, or something similar. But in honor of this triumphant day in Mexico's history, when the Mexicans defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla, here are some Low Fat Cinco de Mayo recipes, including some delicious fish tacos (pictured).

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Spring may have sprung, but it still feels cold enough on occasions for soup. So here's a nice and light spring vegetable soup that's low fat and low calorie. For a satisfying lunch, enjoy this healthy spring vegetable soup with an equally healthy thin-sliced turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread.

More Spring Soups

• Watercress Soup
• Carrot, Zucchini & Tomato Soup
• Pea and Mint Soup
• Asparagus Soup

_{Spring Vegetable Soup © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com, Inc.}

My younger daughter's birthday is sometimes just before Easter, and sometimes just after. Last year it coincided with Easter Sunday. She finds this confusing. I tried to explain that, unlike Christmas, which is always December 25th, the date of Easter varies from year to year--something to do with a Paschal full moon. As long as the Easter bunny remembers to show up on time, I don't think my daughter will worry too much.

Easter Sunday falls on April 24th this year. So here is a selection of low-fat Easter recipes so you have some time left to put together a family-friendly low-fat Easter brunch, lunch or dinner.

_{Herbed Roast Chicken Dinner © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com, Inc.}

Smoothies are a great way to get some of your daily fruit quota and an excellent way to use up over-ripe bananas. If you have a particular yearning for an out of season fruit, say, peaches in December, opt for the frozen variety. Add some protein and calcium by using low-fat yogurt or milk, and you'll enjoy a healthy start to your day, or a great liquid snack to tide you over until dinner.

Here are six low-fat smoothies to get you started.

_{Strawberry Mango Smoothie Photo © Fiona Haynes, licensed to About.com}