If you’re having trouble hunting down restaurants that serve healthy, inexpensive, fast food, one option to try is Chipotle Grill. They currently have over 500 places throughout the U.S., and their Mexican food is top burrito. Not only do they get their meats from natural sources (including Niman Ranch) and slow-roast them to perfection, everything on their menu us made from whole foods and natural ingredients.

So when the fast-food craving strikes, consider Chipotle. And consider splitting your entree with a friend. The portions are generous. Opt for one of the restaurant’s salads. (Avoid the white-flour tortillas.) Top with pork carnitas and black beans, and ask for a side of guacamole, for a power-packed, low-glycemic meal in about five minutes for about five bucks. Ole!

[Ed. Note: Healthy food, as nutrition expert Kelley Herring points out, doesn't have to taste like cardboard. Simply make smart choices when it comes to what you eat, and you can live a healthier, fuller life. For tasty, good-for-you recipes - plus the latest health breakthroughs and easy to follow fitness techniques - sign up for ETR's natural health newsletter.

Survive the holidays with Kelley's brand-new recipe e-books, Guilt-Free Desserts and Healthy Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres. You'll find 60+ healthy recipes you can easily make at home.]

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