“this burrito is good…but it is filling…”

“milk was a bad choice…”

I happen to love food-in-food: soup in a bread bowl, stuffed crust pizza, cannolis, Oreos (Halloween ones are my pref), crepes, gyros, anything bacon-wrapped – but my favorites are various types of Mexican food.  A burrito, quesadilla or enchilada will do me just fine.  When I was living in the blessed Lone Star State, I used to get my fix at FreeBirds (http://www.freebirds.com/).  With limited options in Atlanta, I’ve been opting for Willy’s or Chipotle. 

chipotle chix burrito in all it's glory

HOWEVER, while googling randomness the other night, I came across THIS truly horrifying article:

http://www.cspinet.org/nah/10foods_bad.html
Check out #9!  (Who knew?!)  Although I knew it was owned by McDonald’s Corp., I’d always thought that Chipotle wasn’t horrible for me.  Geez Louise!!

Alas (thanks to Kroger’s 10-for-10 deal), I have found an alternative! 
http://www.leancuisine.com/Products/Details.aspx?ProductID=10936
Lean Cuisine Baja-Style Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken strips, black beans and corn salsa with reduced fat mozzarella, monterey jack and cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla.
(Fat: 8 g, Calories: 280 g, Carbs: 34 g, 32% DV of Dietary Fiber & 5 WW Points)
And, best of all, it’s delish!  I had it for lunch today and thought it was really tasty and filling.

Also (I lose my Texas card with this one), I like the Taco Bell Fresco Menu.  The fresco soft taco is sooooo yummy!  http://www.tacobell.com/fresco/

taco bell fresco menu

The point of this story is that it is important to know what you’re eating!  I’d prefer to over-consume calories on something I at least KNOW is bad for me!  Right?  Right!  Be an informed consumer!

xx, L