Sandwich is an easy FIX

A sandwich can be an easy fix, if you are looking for a "good for me" meal.

Just follow some common sense rules and you will be fine.

• Make it yourself so you know what is in it
• whole wheat bread
• no secret sauces or mayo-use mustard it's low in calorie and fat free
• Add spinach, sprouts, tomatoes, pickles and fancy lettuce for added vitamins
• Avoid the cheese or try fat free or at least lower fat, just realize that you could be adding 150 calories to your sandwich with a single slice
• Use lean meats like turkey, chicken or ham and watch for processed sandwich meats, look for natural striations in the meat if you don't see them it's likely that it is highly processed. The "turkey breast" may be pressed together from bits and pieces from who knows what. Terms like "all natural" and "low fat" have no true definition and are not regulated by the FDA.
• Skip the chips or at least look for "baked", and again, you are adding 200-250 calories to your meal with no nutritional value.