5 MORE Things to leave off your Sandwich or Salad
1. "Special" Sauces
Restaurants love to
concoct crazy sauces for sandwiches. Aiolis, creamy pestos… Chances are,
they're heavy in the calorie department. (Sorry; truth bomb.) But sometimes
that spead's the main draw of that particular item. Your best course of action
in that situation? Skip that sauce in the moment, but take note of what exactly
appeals to you -- fresh herbs, chipotle flavor, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. -- and
then re-create it at home. Start with fat-free Greek yogurt, and
zazzle it up! This one is hard for me because I LOVE Aioli! But its the truth, not worth the extra calories.
2. Pasta
I'm always a little
confused by random pasta on salads -- what's the point? Leave off those
needless noodles! And while I hardly need to tell you this is a bad idea, a
recent trend at hipster sandwich joints is mac 'n cheese sandwiches. Uh-uh,
weirdos. This isn't even a swap-for-something-else situation. Just ditch the
silliness.
3. Oily Veggies
These suckers can be
sneaky, but look out for keywords like "marinated,"
"grilled," and "sautéed" -- a lot of times, those words are
code for "soaked with oil." Eggplant is a huge offender on this
front, since it's basically an oil sponge. This is how the calorie count on an
otherwise smart-sounding sandwich or salad can turn out disastrous. Stick to
fresh veggies... You'll be glad you did.
4. Unnecessary Bread Items
I'm talking
croutons. I'm talking the why-are-you-here piece of garlic bread that shows
up with your salad. I'm even talking about the top piece of bread on your
sandwich! Those croutons are just a waste of calories, and they're not worth
the effort it takes to spear 'em with your fork. As for that sandwich bread, if
you wanna save some serious calories, consider getting your sandwich fixins
wrapped in lettuce. The filling's the best part anyway!
5. Candied Nuts
Nuts = full of
healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Candied nuts = good-for-you stuff cooked in
oil and sugar. BOO! This is an easy call. If your salad features 'em, request
that they be left off. Or look for a pick that has simply roasted nuts.
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