If we aren’t noming on Ramen, fruit swiped from the dining
halls or mac-n-cheese cups, we are chomping on the wonderful creation known as
the “burrito bowl.” That’s right, this article is about the staple college
meal, Chipotle. Although we may hate to admit it, those frequent burrito trips
can add up in a week’s time and create a higher-calorie intake than necessary. Since
I’m sure we’re aware of the health concerns associated with one-too-many
burrito bowls (and I refuse to bash on something so yummy), I instead want to
commend Chipotle on their healthy options. Take this information into
consideration on your next dinner-date outing with your true love, burrito bowl.
1. Protein:
The make-up of a burrito bowl contains a high percentage of—yup, you guessed
it—meat!
With a choice of chicken, steak, carnitas and barbacoa, there’s no doubt that
your meal will be protein-packed. Each option mentioned supplies your body with
well over 20 grams of protein—that’s way more than enough protein for a day. Protein is
crucial for development of muscle, bone, cartilage, skin and blood; it also
plays an important role in building and repairing body tissues.
*Chipotle
is “G-M-Over it.” To read more about
GMO’s, click here.
2. Bye bread:
The great thing about the burrito bowl is it’s bread-free. Because the signature Chipotle tortilla wrap is about 300 calories
of carbohydrates, ordering a breadless-bowl makes for a healthier visit. The
same holds true for the unfortunately scrumptious tortilla chips. Chipotle gets
ya with there 570
calorie chips—don’t let them fool you. I can guarantee that you’ll leave
feeling more than stuffed without even ordering chips; save the money, save the calories.
3. Prioritize
the veggies: Vegetables are my favorite ingredients to add to the bowl,
especially fajita veggies and beans. Deciding to “prioritize your veggies”
within your burrito bowl allows you to fill up on food that’s high in
nutrients, while low in fat and calories (eat up!). Because they’re also green
and plant-based, it should be noted that avocados are a “powerhouse
of nutrients.” Though they’re often high in {good} calories, avocados win when it comes to dietary value…
especially compared to sour cream and cheese topping, you can go ahead and forgo
those additives.
4. Slice it
in half: My last and favorite rule that I try to live by deals with portioning: half your meal and save it
for the next day. This rule holds great with burrito bowls… they’re even
better the second day. Seriously though, cutting your meal in half to save
(either mentally or physically) will
keep you from over-indulging and feeling disgustingly stuffed the rest of the
day. So go ahead, box that bad boy up and put him in the fridge. J
No comments