Burrito bowls are good for you in moderation and are also considered healthy than regular burritos.
Burrito bowls tend to contain healthier ingredients such as lean protein, chicken, fish, tofu and beans, whole grains, brown rice, quinoa, couscous and fresh vegetables as well as lettuce, salsa, avocados tomatoes and low fat dairy cheese or sour cream.
The burrito bowls often contain healthy fats such as nuts and guacamole.
However burrito bowls can also contain unhealthy ingredients such as fried ingredients, white rice that is less healthy than brown rice, processed meats such as hot dogs and bacon, high fat cheese such as cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and sugary sauces such as salsa verde and chipotle mayo.
Burrito bowls are a good source of fiber, minerals, vitamins and protein and provide a balance of macronutrients carbohydrates, fat and protein.
Burrito bowls can be dense in calories so portion control is important and you should choose fresh and minimally processed ingredients when possible.
A Chipotle burrito is healthy although they are high in sodium so should be eaten in moderation.
Chipotle burritos are not the healthiest choice though because they do have high calories, high fat and high sodium content.
However in moderation Chipotle burritos contain protein, fiber and essential nutrients and eating too many Chipotle burritos can cause weight gain and high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
As long as you eat other healthy foods along with the Chipotle burritos they are healthy and okay to eat.
Other healthy ingredients at Chipotle are cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Queso blanco cheese, Fajita veggies, salsa, guacamole and beans such as black beans, pinto beans or vegetarian black beans.
Brown and white rice and chicken, steak, barbacoa and tofu are also healthy options at Chipotle.
For the healthiest Chipotle burritos you should choose lean protein and avoid processed meats.
Go for brown rice or quinoa instead of flour tortillas.
Get plenty of vegetables and salsa and limit the cheese and guacamole and consider a Chipotle bowl dish instead of a burrito to reduce your intake of carbohydrates.
Chipotle burritos and other foods at Chipotle should be consumed in moderation and as part of a healthy and balanced diet.