FEATURE: That Has How Many Calories?!
Willful ignorance. Denial. Not what you'd use to describe the restaurant chain Chipotle? A recent Los Angeles Times article is having me feel pretty full of it, denial and ignorance, that is.How could that be?
The range pork burrito I love so much contain 1,053 calories? 44 grams of fat? What about that other AM drive by addiction, Starbucks? A Starbucks blueberry muffin contains 500 calories, 19 grams of fat. Yikes! We live in a world where it's hard, (if you're watching your calorie intake) to eat out and feel good about it. So what to do?
We know diets don't work when you're talking about longterm healthy eating. But for so many Americans, eating on-the-go is a way of life. I say, it's time to correct the habit!
Check out this Los Angeles Times report for healthy, (or at least low calorie options) when you find yourself at your favorite restaurant chain. They even include my all time favorite burger spot, In-N-Out Burger much to my disdain. I could really survive without knowing how many calories are in a double double animal style (670).
Curious about calories?
The website Calorie King is a good resource, you can enter a food, even a food at a restaurant chain, and you'll get the calorie info.
Brown bag it!
Let this article be a reality check if you've told yourself many times (like I have) that the Blueberry muffin has the same about of calories as that bowl of uninspiring Kashi in the pantry. Pick to Kashi, I know it doesn't taste like they say it will on the commercials, but it's good for you. Liven it up with fresh berries, a teaspoon of honey. And remember, you don't need a vanilla latte to get through the morning. I promise, you'll be fine.
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