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- Mel, selected from DivineCaroline
- March 13, 2010
- 5:01 pm
- 165 comments
By Vicki Santillano, DivineCaroline
Burritos have a lot of calories. That’s not exactly “news at eleven,” but even the most calorie-conscious among us would be surprised by how quickly the numbers add up between the flour-tortilla folds. Sure, we could cut out the shredded cheese and even the tortilla itself and save a few calories, but that’d be ignoring one important fact–life is short. Too short, in my opinion, to waste it worrying about the occasional foil-wrapped indulgence. (Unless “occasional” means multiple times a week, in which case you probably don’t give a flying fiesta bowl about calorie counts.) When it comes to burritos, I say go big or go home. And at these Mexican fast-food chains, it’s hard to do otherwise.
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Lavender, yuck! sorry but I do not want my fridge to smell like Grandma's closet or my food to taste…
yum!
It's good to keep this article handy as it is so informative. Thanks for posting.
Noted...
I always say thanks Care2, I meant to say "thanks Shelly" xoxo !
165 comments
+ add your ownMake your own it cuts out a lot of the Unhealthy salt.
Even better make it chicken! Give up the sours cream! Fix it your way!
chipoltle was the only one that looked good, though I only get the bowls...not that it's much better. :)
I too only eat at Chipotle , and then I eat like Heather. Healthy (outside of my home) eating to me is Loving Hut, I believe they are franchaised, but not sure, also they are concerned with the environment, and are all Vegan and even offer gluten free.
I simply cannot imagine who but a teenage boy (AKA hollow legged eating machine) or construction worker or similarly physically active person needs a one pound burrito (or could eat one)! Happily I make my own (occasional) burritos at home so I can control portions, salt and fat - and they taste great!
As with most things, moderation is the key. These giant burritos really could be cut in half and made into 2 meals. Most restaurants oversize their portions these days, too. My answer to that one is to only eat half and take half home for another meal to warm up for a lunch or dinner. So I think that the new legislation about posting the caloric level of their food is something that will help us all stay more aware of how many calories, fat grams, and sodium we are ingesting with some of these "grande" portions. If you don't see the nutrition information available or clearly posted, then you can always check their websites before going out to eat.
Moderation is the secret of survival.---Manly Hall
I honestly don't consider Chipotle fast food. I never get the burrito, I stick with the hard tacos filled with rice, black beans, lettuce, salsa, and guacamole (600 calories, 19g of fiber, 14g of protein, 4g saturated fat). It is high in salt (50% for the day) and fat, but my other meals for the day reflect that (and the fat is mostly good fat, unsaturated too).
I can't believe the calorie and sodium counts! I had no idea burritos were so bad!
My stomach hurts just thinking about eating something like that.
nvr ate a burrito before.tho thy look tasty despite the caloric warnings.
We have a chain in Canada called Mucho Burrito. Amazing. Sometimes, you just have to indulge.
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