Celebrate National Guacamole Day

National Guacamole Day is coming up September 16th. Is it a coincidence that it comes right at the beginning of guacamole season (otherwise known as football season)? I have to tell you I could celebrate guacamole every day of the year, or at least the avocados that go in them. Sliced avocado on corn chips is one of my absolute favorite snacks.

Wholly Guacamole is celebrating by giving away a free Wholly Guacamole Snack Pack. Simply eat lunch or dinner at any Schlotzsky’s restaurants nationwide on September 16 and receive one free, Wholly Guacamole 2 oz, 100 calorie Snack Packs with each Schlotzsky’s sandwich, pizza or wrap purchase.

Wholly Guacamole will also have a coupon in this Sunday’s paper for $1.50 off Wholly Guacamole, so if you’re a fan be on the lookout.

Guacamole is a good for you snack, check it out:

Made from fresh avocados, ounce-per-ounce it’s packed with nutrients—touting 60 percent more potassium than bananas—and loaded with lutein which protects against prostate cancer and eye diseases says the food scientist at Wholly Guacamole, Marcia Walker.

Studies show that the “good fats” in avocados effectively reduce cholesterol levels. And now, researchers at Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center say that avocados have cancer fighting power, against oral cancer and possibly other types of cancer.

Guacamole was originally invented by the Aztecs as a nutritious snack. In fact, three tablespoons of all natural guacamole with a hand full of carrots has just 94 calories—that’s less than a cup of low-fat milk!

Check out how to make the guacamole football field pictured above, it would make a great addition to your football parties this fall.

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