PrintWe know you won’t always have time to prepare a proper lunch or cook up a healthy dinner, so we’re going to make eating right anywhere much easier. eDiets has teamed up with Healthy Dining Finder to bring you the best meals at your favorite restaurants each month.
This month’s restaurant is El Pollo Loco, which offers a fresh, wholesome alternative to traditional fast food. They offer fresh, natural chicken marinated in a special blend of herbs, spices and citrus juices plus it’s flame-grilled. You can get your chicken with fresh salsas and a wide variety of healthful sides, from fresh vegetables and garden salad to their famous pinto beans and Spanish rice.
“Southwest food is one of my favorites,” says eDiets Director of Nutrition Services Pamela Ofstein. “So, to find a place that can serve up healthy food options fast with good taste and nutrition, I say, ole! At El Pollo Loco, you can either pick from their selections or create your own, which is perfect for anyone keeping an eye on calories.”
Pam’s Picks:
“The Flame-Grilled Chicken Breast, which you can always request skinless. Order the breast alone or choose the Flame-Grilled Skinless Chicken Breast Meal with Pinto Beans and Fresh Vegetables. This entire meal serves up at only 380 calories, 12 grams of fat and 13 grams of fiber. That is right on target in terms of calories (good serving portion) and has the fiber I am always looking to add daily.”
“When I think of Southwest food, burritos have to be in the mix. If you like beans, as I do, the BRC Burrito filled with pinto beans, Spanish rice and cheese all wrapped up in a tortilla can really hit the spot. This meal provides about 530 calories, 15 grams of fat and about 6 grams of fiber. Try it with a side salad (I love adding more veggies in the mix) or the fresh vegetables, and you’ll add even more vitamins and minerals and fiber (totaling about 600-640 calories).”
Grilled chicken, beans and fresh sides are a healthier alternative to the regular fast food fare of breaded chicken sandwiches, burgers and fatty French fries.
Check out last month’s picks for Chili’s.
To see the full menu of El Pollo Loco’s Healthy Dining fare, visit Healthy Dining Finder and pick your own favorite. Enjoy!
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