Just when you think you’ve heard it all. Taco Bell is touting that you can lose weight eating their food. True, of course, but at what cost?
Look, we know that if you eat fewer calories, you’ll lose weight. Anyone can do that and it doesn’t matter what type of calories you eat. Calories are calories as far as your weight is concerned. So eating the more sensible choices at Taco Bell is a good idea but ONLY if you are going to eat there occasionally anyway. Their food is some of the most highly processed in the fast food business.
If you go there, about the only really good choice is the Fresco Crunchy Taco. It’s 150 calories and has some fiber but is the best at only 350 mg of sodium. Here’s the choices. Note the overall very high amount of salt.
Better yet, make your own Mexican food. It’s easy, will cost about the same and so much better for you. Here’s some recipes to get you started:
Corn and Black Bean Taco Salad
Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!
Dr. Gourmet
