A weight-loss journey can feel lonely without adding variety to your routine. Spicing things up can help sustain your diet in the long run. Instead of excluding your favorite restaurants, learn what items you can order that fit your goals. Chipotle is a perfect example, and we have the best Chipotle order for weight loss for your next visit.
"Chipotle has some great options for weight loss; it's actually one of my go-to places when recommending options for clients with busy lives," says Courtney Pelitera, MS, RD, CNSC, a registered dietitian specializing in sports and wellness nutrition from Top Nutrition Coaching.
Chipotle's High-Protein Bowl is an ideal order with weight loss in mind.
Nutrition (Per Bowl):
- Calories: 745
- Fat: 26 g
- Carbs: 49 g (Fiber: 10 g)
- Protein: 80 g
Chipotle's website states that it has "a bowl for every lifestyle." Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, keto, grain-free, or high-protein, there's a lifestyle bowl to satisfy your needs and cravings.
Courtney Pelitera, MS, RD, CNSC, a registered dietitian, favors Chipotle's lifestyle bowl category, specifically the High-Protein Bowl. One tweak she recommends is swapping out half of the rice for lettuce to keep the calorie count low.
The High-Protein Bowl includes white rice, black beans, double chicken, romaine lettuce, red salsa, and cheese. It boasts an impressive 80 grams of protein, which research shows helps you feel full and satisfied, along with 10 grams of fiber, which is associated with weight loss.
Healthier Chipotle ordering tips:
1) Choose a Bowl or Salad: Opting for a salad or burrito bowl helps you stay mindful of portion sizes and allows you to save some for later when you get full. Pelitera notes that it's more challenging to save a burrito.
2) Pack on the Vegetables: Chipotle offers a variety of veggies, including lettuce, beans, peppers, onions, salsa, corn salsa, and guacamole. "Order all the vegetables you like," Pelitera encourages.
3) Order Protein—or Double It: When in doubt, order protein or double it if you need a higher amount to meet your daily needs. "One serving of Chipotle protein is about 30 to 40 grams, which is great for the average person," Pelitera says. "When I work with athletes, they sometimes have higher protein needs and eat double protein!"
4) Choose Beans: Beans are full of fiber and protein, two essential nutrients for weight loss and overall health. "They will help you feel fuller for much longer," Pelitera explains.
5) Be Mindful of Portion Sizes: Watch portion sizes for higher-calorie ingredients like sour cream, cheese, and guacamole. "You can always order a 'little bit' of cheese or get guacamole on the side to save some for later," Pelitera suggests.