“Refined carbohydrates are the culprits of the dreaded crashleaving you hungry an hour later.”
Consider sticking with your sandwich alone and choosing your sides wisely for a healthier lunch option.
Meal add-ons are often packets of chips or cookies along with a calorie-laden drink.
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Sandwiches by themselves are fairly large portion size already.
“Deli meats, like ham and salami, are very high in sodium.
Whenever possible, opt for less processed meats such as grilled chicken.
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“Fried chicken cutlets can add a lot ofsodiumto your sandwich.
When possible attempt to find low-sodium meats or grilled chicken cutlets.
Both these items lend to higher sodium and fat content, as well as extra calories.
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Condiments like mustard or hot sauce have significantly [fewer] calories and fat than creamy, mayonnaise-based sauces.
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