Is Chipotle Trying To Make Me Fat?

If you've ever needed any legitimate excuse to eat tacos with guac everyday, you now have it. Chipotle Mexican Grill, the popular fast food American chain, is rolling out with their Chiptopia Summer Rewards program in an effort to win back their customers. Between July, August and September, Chipotle customers can earn free meals for regularly visiting the fast food giant. Make one purchase of at least $6 on four separate days in the same month and you will win one free entre of your choice, and achieve "Mild" status. "Medium" status requires customers to visit 8 times within the same month to win a second free entre. And, at the top level, "Hot Status", customers have to purchase 11 meals in order to win their 3rd free entre. Related article: Worst Fast Food Drinks - You Won't Believe #1 It's great that you can win up to 9 free meals within three months BUT have you wondered what the consequences are of eating Chipotle for 36 days in that time frame? If you pack your burrito with: chicken, white rice, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and guacamole (obviously) you are racking up 1,165 calories, 20 g of saturated fat and 2,490 mg of sodium...in just one sitting. Skipping out on the tortilla and opting for a burrito bowl of: steak, brown rice, black beans, tomatillo green chili salsa and guacamole will total up to 765 calories and 1,405 mg of sodium. Celebrating taco Tuesday and eating 3 soft corn tortillas with: carnitas, fajita veggies, sour cream, lettu...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news