Low calorie fast food

 

Yo quiero Taco Bell 

 

I want Taco Bell 

 

But, in my wife's house, I mean in my house, it's more like this:

 

Mi esposa quiere Taco Bell

My wife wants Taco Bell

 

We don't eat out at fast food places much anymore but sometimes it's just unavoidable. And like I said my wife's fast food of choice is of course Taco Bell.

 

This challenge is about finding low calorie fast food. Taco Bell has a lot of menu choices for a low calorie meal.

 

My menu choice at Taco Bell is the

Chicken Power Bowl.

 

Power Bowl:

 

Nutrition:

The Chicken Power Bowl contains approximately:

470 calories

18 grams of fat

50 grams of carbohydrates

26 grams of protein

1230 mg of sodium1

 

Cost:

The cost of a Chicken Power Bowl is around $5.69

 Prices may vary slightly depending on the location.

 

Ingredients

The Power Bowl includes:

 

Grilled chicken

Seasoned rice

Black beans

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Cheddar cheese

Guacamole

Reduced-fat sour cream

Avocado ranch sauce

 

It’s a well-rounded meal with a good balance of protein, carbs, and fats, making it a healthier option compared to many other fast food items.

 

The thing is, I am on a high protein low carb way of life, I try not to call it a diet.

Not only to control my weight but to keep my blood sugar controlled too.

 

Therefore, I customize the Power Bowl to meet my needs. I don't like the seasoned rice so I order it without the seasoned rice thus lowering calories and carbs. I double the chicken to provide more protein. I further customize my order to be Fresco Style. Ordering a menu item "fresco style" means that cheese, sour cream, mayo-based sauces, and other high-calorie and high-fat toppings like guacamole are switched out for diced tomatoes. This is a great, easy swap for anyone on a special diet, anyone wanting a low-calorie meal, or anyone that can't have dairy. This customization helps reduce the calorie and fat content of the meal. Guacamole is a healthy fat source, therefore I like to keep the guacamole in my customized Power Bowl. 

 

Therefore my order is a Fresco Style Chicken Power Bowl with double chicken, no rice, and keep the guacamole:

 

Nutritional Values of my customized Power Bowl:

 

Calories: Approximately 380 calories

Protein: About 52 grams

Fat: Around 17 grams

Carbohydrates: Approximately 13 grams

Sodium: Around 980 mg

 

Cost Breakdown:

 

Base Price: $5.69

Extra Chicken: +$1.60

Total Cost: Approximately $7.29

 

Ingredients:

 

Double Grilled Chicken

Black Beans

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Onions

Pico de Gallo

Guacamole

 

This customized bowl provides a high-protein, balanced meal with the added flavor and healthy fats from the guacamole. This customized bowl tastes very good and is filling. I get an iced tea with lemon to go with my meal.

 

So if you want a low calorie fast food meal, I recommend my customized Chicken Power Bowl at Taco Bell.