Why swap it
Most flour tortillas are refined white flour, often with added sugar and preservatives, and the large burrito-size ones carry a surprising amount of carbohydrate.
Best choices
These fit the Weigh to Stay approach: real food, with refined carbs and added sugar kept low.
- Lettuce wraps. Butter lettuce or romaine leaves make crisp, fresh taco shells.
- Egg wraps. Thin, flexible wraps made from eggs. Protein-forward and very low in carbs.
- Low-carb, high-fiber tortillas. Check the fiber per tortilla, since they vary widely between brands.
- Burrito bowls. Skip the wrap and serve everything over cauliflower rice or greens.
In moderation
Better than the original, and a fine everyday choice. Just keep the portion reasonable.
- Small corn or whole-grain tortillas. Better than large flour tortillas, and a good choice in a reasonable portion.
My go-to picks
The specific brands I buy and use myself are coming soon.
Shopping tip
Size matters: a large burrito-style tortilla can carry several times the carbs of a small taco-size one.
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