If the unmistakable aroma, of Chipotle lures you to step inside its enticing quarters and tuck into a burrito, then don’t think twice and go right in! Is Chipotle healthy? Well, Chipotle is perhaps one of the largest growing restaurant chains in the US, which has been serving, healthy fast-food Mexican ‘diets’ in all its outlets, since its inception in 1993.
Studies show that an average American dines out roughly 4 times per week, and that means often enough, to pile up on calories and junk, if he is not careful. Conscientious food outlets consequently have appeared in line with people’s desire to eat healthy, all over the nation, and Chipotle is a prominent name here. People looking for healthy, affordable and nutritional food palette prefer to indulge in the Chipotle food experience above the others. The brand serves 700,000 patrons per day, in different restaurants all over the nation and is held dear by all, for being a gastronomic delight hub that serves food that is laced with ‘integrity’, from the farm, to the table.
Sustainably raised food – is that a promise from Chipotle?
Steve Ells, the founder of Chipotle likes to believe that “access to sustainably raised food shouldn’t be a luxury” for diners, but rather an “everyday occurrence” ….and true to his principle, he makes sure that only the best of farm fresh, organically produced, sustainably raised, antibiotic and hormone free food items find their place in the Chipotle kitchens. Nothing is frozen here, except corn.
Chipotle, contrary to other popular fast food chains, serves meat that is mostly naturally raised. While chicken and pork account for a full 100%, beef hovers around 60%. That definitely means better taste, great nutrition and of course, a better environment too.
Is Chipotle healthy for the calorie conscious?
Chipotle is careful to pack up health in all its dishes, may it be a burrito, a fajita, a taco, a burrito bowl or a salad. But admittedly, their portions are large. A recent advertisement of a burrito from the brand compares it to a city bus size. Well, that actually is Chipotle’s way of getting you your money’s worth. If you know the science of portion control, you are safe.
Ways to cut calories in Chipotle meals
- Carry a freezer bag with you and before you tuck into the burrito, shove half of it into the bag for a leftover meal later. That way you cut 1200 calories into 600.
- If you can resist the lure of sour cream, guacamole and cheese being smothered on your taco or burrito, you can chuck out 400 calories more.
- Skip the tortilla or lime chips in the meals, to save 300 calories.
- Replace the 25gm of fat salad dressing in chipotle salads, with salsa, to toss out 260 calories.
- Try the salad dishes from Chipotle – mesmerizing combinations of sautéed bell peppers, tomatoes, corn and onions, they can tickle your taste buds without burdensome calories.
Chipotle believes in the ‘open kitchen’ concept. All ingredients are laid out right in front of you and its upto you to choose the combinations. Chipotle is 100% healthy, but the way you prefer to have your meal, actually determines whether it’s a healthy combination or not. So go ahead and indulge in the lip-smacking Chipotle experience; It’s healthy and made for foodies like you!
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