Is Chiptole Healthy?

Chipotle, you’ve probably at some point wondered just how healthy the Mexican-American style cuisine really is. There is no black-and-white answer to this question, but by examining the ingredients, you can have a better understanding of what you’re getting and thus choose the options to make your next Chipotle outing a healthier one.

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Sodium Content Chipotle’s sodium content could be considered one of its biggest downsides, at least when it comes to health. The rich flavor you experience when you bite into a Chipotle burrito will cost you somewhere in the neighborhood 2,000 milligrams of sodium, depending on the options you choose. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a daily sodium intake of less than 2,300 milligram per day. Excessive sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure and heart disease. By consuming one Chipotle burrito, you’ve already come very close to your recommended sodium limit for the day.  

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