The Best Chipotle Order for Weight Loss | XpertsReviews.com

A weight loss journey can be very lonely without a little variety in your journey. Spicing things up can actually help you maintain your diet in the long run. That being said, rather than excluding some of your favorite restaurants, learn which items you can order. Chipotle is a perfect example of this, and we have the best Chipotle order for weight loss for you the next time you’re at this Mexican grill.

“Chipotle has some great options when ordering for weight loss; it’s actually one of my go-to places when making recommendations for clients with busy lives,” Courtney Pelitera, MSc, RD, CNSCtells us a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and wellness nutrition from Top Nutrition Coaching.

Chipotle’s high protein bowl is a great order for weight loss.

Nutrition (per bowl):
Calories: 745
Fat: 26 g
Crabs: 49 g (Fibers: 10 g)
Protein: 80 g

Chipotle states on its website that it offers “a bowl for every lifestyle.” Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, keto, grain-free, or high-protein, there’s a lifestyle bowl that will satisfy your needs and cravings.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Pelitera says she prefers Chipotle’s lifestyle bowl category, especially the High-Protein Bowl option. One modification she makes is replacing half the rice with lettuce to keep the calorie count low.

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The bowl contains white rice, black beans, double chicken, romaine lettuce, red salsa, and cheese. It contains 80 grams of protein, which research shows helps you feel full and satisfiedwith 10 grams of fiber, which is associated with weight loss.

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Tips for ordering healthier Chipotle meals:

1. Choose a bowl or a salad. Opting for a salad or burrito helps you be more mindful of portion sizes and save some for later when you’re full. Pelitera notes that it’s harder to store a burrito.
2. Add vegetables. The great thing about Chipotle is that it offers a wide variety of vegetables to choose from, including lettuce, beans, peppers, onions, salsa, corn salsa, and even guacamole. “Order all the vegetables you like,” Pelitera encourages.
3. Order protein or double it. When in doubt, order protein or double the amount if you need more to meet your daily needs. “A serving of Chipotle protein has about 30 to 40 grams of protein, which is ideal for the average person,” Pelitera says. “When I work with athletes, sometimes they have higher protein needs and eat double the protein!”
4. Choose beans. Beans are loaded with fiber and protein, two essential nutrients for weight loss and healthy eating. “They’ll help you feel fuller longer,” Pelitera says.
5. Pay attention to portion sizes. Pay attention to portion sizes for higher-calorie ingredients like sour cream, cheese, and guacamole. “You can always order a ‘little bit’ of cheese or have guacamole on the side to save for later,” Pelitera suggests.

Alexa Mellardo