Sometimes there’s nothing better than a
big plate of Mexican food. I mean, who
doesn’t LOVE Mexican food? I would
travel solo all the time at my last job, and it was up to me when I ate and
what I ate, but most of the time I was driving between cities or fitting in a
meal in between a few meetings. I
usually needed something quick, NOT fast food, and somewhere with wi-fi to sit
down and hammer out emails over my lunch.
Moe’s became a staple for me when I had
taken an early flight and had either skipped breakfast or had a tiny one, and I
was a ravenous pig (what up WP) when I got off the plane (SIDE NOTE: Don’t skip
breakfast. Ever). This fantastic, quick,
and usually wi-fi equipped little Tex-Mex chain can be found all across
America, whether you are driving through Philadelphia or not sure where you are
and wondering why this place exists somewhere outside Jackson, MS.
Moe's can serve as both a calorie nightmare hotspot, OR a great spot for a healthy alternative. The choice is yours.
Here is a classic “don’t,” as well as two
“do” options if you happen to stop in at Moe’s or any similar Tex-Mex
competitor on your next round of sales calls.
This also applies if you’re just running errands and need a filling and
satisfying lunch that won’t require you to eat kale with a side of dust for
dinner.
DON’T: The Homewrecker – with Steak
Steak, Rice, Sour Cream, Guacamole,
Lettuce, Cheese, Pico de Gallo, and Onions (Flour Tortilla).
Amount Per Serving
Calories 937 Calories From Fat 316 Total Fat 35g Saturated Fat 15g Trans Fatty Acids 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 100mg Sodium 1794mg Total Carbohydrate 104g Dietary Fiber 13g Sugars 2g Proteins 46g
Calories 937 Calories From Fat 316 Total Fat 35g Saturated Fat 15g Trans Fatty Acids 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 100mg Sodium 1794mg Total Carbohydrate 104g Dietary Fiber 13g Sugars 2g Proteins 46g
This isn't even adding your chips. Turns out, the "standard" side of chips packs 375 calories on top of your meal.
I’m not sure how you could eat that bad
boy and be halfway productive for the rest of the day, but let’s just safely
assume it goes into “splurge” category, and not something you want to eat at
1PM on a Wednesday. Here are two of my favorites at Moe’s that will absolutely
fill you up, but not induce a coma.
Chicken, Black Beans, Lettuce,
Tomatoes, Cilantro, Onions, Pico de Gallo, Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Total Carbohydrate 45g Dietary
Fiber 10g Sugars 4g
Proteins 22g
“DO” Option
#2: “Streaker” Burrito with Chicken (not a “junior”)
No tortilla,
chicken, black beans, lettuce, jalapenos, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cilantro
Total Carbohydrate 24g Dietary
Fiber 10g Sugars 1g
Proteins 33g
Additional Advice:
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So while I wouldn’t
eat these every day, they are good options for needing a good meal that will
satisfy without blowing you up. Make
sure to drink water with any option to stay hydrated, as the sodium count is
pretty high on all choices.
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If you HAVE to have
the chips (I try to turn them down all together because I’d rather have them
over beers with my boyfriend Drew on the weekends) count out 8 and throw out the
rest. That’s about 150 calories, and
that’s all you need on top of your entrée.
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If you HAVE to have
sour cream or guacamole, get it on the side and try not to use the whole thing.
Moderation is key.
I hope this was helpful and that it
will help you out next time you hear “Welcome to Moe’s!”
Kaitlin
Great advice!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, love! Really cute.....but informative too! You are the bomb girlfriend!!
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