Nutrition Coach Shares Top 4 Mexican Dishes for Weight Loss

Do you want to lose weight by eating Mexican food? While ethnic cuisine might not be the first thing to come to mind if you are on a diet, according to one expert, there are a handful of south-of-the-border-inspired meals that can fuel fat-burning. Brittney Blanco is a Macros Nutrition Coach and digital creator who regularly shares her weight loss and stay-fit tricks and tips with her followers. In a new post, she reveals a few of her go-to concoctions that help her lose weight. "4 Mexican meals I eat on repeat when I'm trying to drop body fat and gain muscle," she writes.

Ingredients: 5 oz grilled chicken breast, 1/2 cup cooked white rice, 1/2 cup sautéed bell peppers & onions, 1/4 avocado (sliced), 1 tbsp salsa, 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (sour cream substitute)

Macros: Calories: ~450 | Protein: 45g | Carbs: 40g | Fats: 12g

Ingredients: 5 oz extra-lean ground turkey (99%), 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp guacamole, 3 large romaine lettuce leaves (as taco shells), 1 tbsp shredded cheese (optional)

Macros: Calories: ~420 | Protein: 50g | Carbs: 25g | Fats: 12g

Ingredients: 6 oz grilled flank steak, 1 cup cauliflower rice (sautéed with lime juice & cilantro), 1/4 avocado, 1 tbsp pico de gallo

Macros: Calories: ~480 | Protein: 55g | Carbs: 15g | Fats: 20g

Ingredients: 3 egg whites + 1 whole egg, 1 small corn tortilla, 1/4 cup black beans, 2 tbsp salsa, 1 tbsp cotija cheese (optional)

Macros: Calories: ~350 | Protein: 35g | Carbs: 30g | Fats: 10g

In a previous post she reveals meals she "eats on repeat" when she wants to lose weight fast. The first one? A sweet potato bowl, filled with fiber, protein, and healthy fat.

• 4 oz cooked lean ground beef
• 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes
• 1/2 avocado
• Tomatoes and onions
• 550 calories, 31g protein.

Next up is Brittney's chicken salad.

• 100g cooked chicken breast
• 3 tbsp corn
• 1 tbsp feta cheese
• 1 hass avocado
• 2 tbsp Bolthouse Caesar dressing
• 505 calories, 37g protein.

This Harvest Chipotle Bowl is inspired by Mexican fast food joint, Chipotle, without all the calories.

• 4 oz of chicken breast
• 1/2 cup of white rice
• Pico de gallo
• Fajita veggies
• 2 tablespoons of corn
• 1/2 avocado
• Salsa
• 411 calories, 36g protein.

This Turkey Breast Wrap offers lots of protein, fiber, and healthy fat.

• 100g sliced turkey breast
• 1 whole grain tortilla
• 1/2 avocado
• Lettuce, tomatoes, onions
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 469 calories, 30g protein.

Another great wrap idea? Greek Chicken Wraps.

• 6 oz raw chicken breast
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Greek seasoning
• 1 whole wheat pita
• 2 tbsp tzatziki
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• Cucumber, tomato, red onion
• 2 tbsp feta cheese
• 584 calories, 51g protein.

"Add chicken breast to a bowl, add the olive oil and Greek seasoning. Mix to combine. Cook chicken. To assemble, place pita on a plate and top with tzatziki, spinach, cucumber, onion, chicken, and feta. Enjoy," she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, don't miss these 8 High-Protein Foods with Nearly Zero Calories That Melt Fat.