There’s no denying it: America is a nation filled with folks who areobsessedwith Mexican food.
(Yes, we totally made that up.)
There is a bit of good news, though.
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Guac also contains vitamin E, a disease-fighting antioxidant.
(No wonder it costs extra!)
If they’re the whole variety, a bean burrito could be the healthiest thing on the menu.
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corn) and water, they’ll save you 100 calories per taco over the flour variety.
For even more calorie-saving hacks, check out these25 Ways to Cut 250 Calories.
Hop on board with this swap to keep your arteries clear and your waistline lean.
Chips
Not That!
Want to cut 200 calories or more out of every Mexican meal?
El Pass-o on the tortilla chips.
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They do nothing but make you thirsty and get you to order more beer.
The guacamole is just as healthy and delicious if you eat it with a fork.
Some restaurants may even have some raw peppers and carrots they can give you for dipping.
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Don’t miss these10 Avocado Recipes for Weight Loss!
Skip it if you want to stay slim.
For salads that are actually healthy, check out these20 Awesome Recipes for Mason Jar Salads!
Enchiladas
You know you like them, but what exactlyisan enchilada?
Tortillas dipped in fat, stuffed, rolled, covered with cheese, and baked, that’s what!
Topped with sour cream, two of them carry 748 calories, 55 percent of which is from fat.
Rice
In most Mexican restaurants, the rice is fried in oil.
So just say no!
Don’t forget to add some fresh guac to your plate!
They don’t even charge you extra for the green creamy stuff!
To burn that off, you’d need these33 Ways to Flatten Your BellyFast!.
This over-stuffed burrito is definitely a no-go.
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Stick with the chain’s Smart Grilled Chicken Fajitas to save 1,080 calories and 55 grams of artery-clogging fat.
Its high fiber content and lower sodium content is an added bonus, too!
These6 Americanized “Mexican” Dishes They Won’t Eat in Mexico, however, not so much!
Any tortilla chip made with more than that doesn’t deserve a place in your shopping cart.
For more healthy chip picks, check out these35 Best-Selling ChipsRanked!
And for even more frozen dietary no-nos, check out theseThe 48 Worst Frozen Foods in America.
It’s a cheese product made up of a host of chemicals and random ingredients.
If that’s not enough to keep you away, we’re not sure what is.
And consideringnew researchhas linked obesity and sodium intake, that’s no bueno!
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Stick with the Carta Blanca to stay on the straight and narrow toward weight loss success.
Get the recipe fromPinch of Yum.
Not only is it packed with hunger-squashing fiber (12.4 grams per serving in this dish!
Get the recipe fromChelsea’s Messy Apron.
These taco cups are making our mouths water.
Pair two or three with a side salad for a wholesome, balanced meal.
Wanna eat tacos for breakfast?
Check out this delicious ETNT recipe forBreakfast Tacos with Bacon and Spinach!
Get the recipe fromKevin and Amanda.
This warmed-up cousin to the classic taco keeps it light without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.
This sky-high protein count is sure to keep you full until bedtime.
Get the recipe fromCooking Classy
