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November 03, 2005
Celebrate tasty sandwiches this week
Thursday is Sandwich Day, leaving one day to get to the supermarket and pick up the ingredients for the perfect pile of bread, meat, veggies and spices.
The day honors the 17th-century British Earl of Sandwich who, according to legend, asked for one-handed meals so he could eat during card gambling sprees. The American Dietetic Association has some tips for getting the most nutrition out of your sandwich:
PICK A GREAT WRAPPER: Try whole wheat, tomato or spinach tortillas. Multigrain, rye or whole-wheat bread are good choices as well, and so are whole-wheat pitas or bagels.
SWITCH YOUR FILLING: For a lean meal, have some lean smoked turkey or some salmon salad with soy cheese or low-fat cheese.
COLOR YOUR LAYERS: Add green, red or yellow pepper slices, shredded carrots, slices of cucumber and tomato, spinach leaves, red onion and avocado.
FLAVOR WITH CREATIVITY: Add some chutney, mustard, horseradish, hummus, light pesto, balsamic vinaigrette, wasabi, chopped cilantro, basil or other herbs.
SPRINKLE IN SOME CRUNCH: For a little extra nutrition and flavor, top it with a dash of chopped almonds or walnuts, dried fruit or sunflower seeds.
Posted by Lisa at November 3, 2005 09:05 AM
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