Sammiches

Saturday, August 8, 2009 by Dea.

We’ve all seen the commercials about Jared, and how he lost hundreds of pounds by eating Subway subs.  So are sandwiches really a miracle food?

In terms of getting all the right forms of energy, a well built sandwich can keep you going longer than a lot of other foods.  You’ll get quick energy from the carbs, as these break down the fastest.  Once these are wearing off, you’ll begin getting energy from the protein in your sandwich.  And don’t skip the fat - because once the protein energy is wearing off, the fats will kick in.

The important thing, as with all other foods we eat, is choosing the most bang for your buck, so to speak.  When choosing a bread or roll, look at the amount of fiber.  You want this number to be higher than 1, even better if it’s 4.  My favorite bread is Aunt Millie’s Healthy Goodness Fiber for Life Light Potato bread.  It’s only 35 cal per slice, and has 2g fiber per slice.

When choosing a protein, pick a lean meat.  There are also many varieties of deli meat.  I try to pick different types, such as honey, smoked, Italian, Barbecue, etc, so that I don’t get bored.  The added bonus of a flavor cured meat is that you will have more taste, without adding toppings and sauces that can add calories.

As for cheeses, this is a good way to get more flavor so that you can skip the spreads.  I found a wonderful Horseradish Cheddar from Dietz and Watson that is so flavorful that I need only one slice, and no mayo, to jazz up my sandwich.  I feel like I’m splurging, yet have fewer calories than before.   Try different flavors when you see them on sale, and don’t be afraid to experiment.  It’s amazing the variety they can now slice up for you in the deli.

I think Jared was on to something.  Sandwiches will help give you staying power throughout your day by giving you all the sources of energy needed to keep you going for hours.

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