6 Ridiculously healthy sandwich breads
Your turkey, tuna, or PB & J is only as healthy as the package it comes wrapped in. That's why we went shopping for 6 ridiculously healthy breads, wraps, and rolls (plus their just plain ridiculous counterparts) to make sure your sliced bread is the best thing since, well, you know the rest:
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1) WHOLE WHEAT: Earth Grains Wheat Berry with Honey (2 slices)
NUTRITION: 200 cal; 10 g pro; 6 g sugar; 6 g fiber; 2 g fat; 300 mg sodium
Why it's ridiculously healthy: This bread gets our vote for its nutritional value, great taste, and the eco-friendly way its wheat is grown.
What's just ridiculous: If whole grains are not listed as the first ingredient, keep shopping; you're getting next to nothing in the way of heart- and waistline-friendly whole grains.
2) ROLL: Martin's Famous Whole Wheat Potato Rolls
NUTRITION: 100 cal; 7 g pro; 5 g sugar; 5 g fiber; 1 g fat; 160 mg sodium
Why it's ridiculously healthy: This soft and doughy bakery choice packs a significant amount of protein and fiber into just 100 calories.
What's just ridiculous: Any roll that has more than 6 g of sugar is more like a sticky bun or a cookie.
3) WRAP : La Tortilla Factory Low Carb Whole Wheat (large)
NUTRITION: 80 cal; 8 g pro; 1 g sugar; 2 g fiber; 3 g fat; 300 mg sodium
Why it's ridiculously healthy: Low in calories, high in fiber and protein, this wrap is a stellar choice for your midday meal.
What's just ridiculous: Those oh-so-healthy-sounding tomato and spinach varieties tend to be packed with salt (more than 850 mg), and their hue can be from dyes, not produce.
4) ORGANIC SPROUTED: Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Sesame (2 slices)
NUTRITION: 160 cal; 8 g pro; 0 g sugar; 6 g fiber; 1 g fat; 160 mg sodium
Why it's ridiculously healthy: This loaf gets high marks: Whole grain is the primary ingredient, it's packed with protein and fiber, and it's sugar free.
What's just ridiculous: Anything that tastes like gerbil food. Sprouted grain breads are generally more nutritious, but some are very dense and dry. Healthy doesn't have to equal inedible.
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5) PITA: Pita Gourmet High Fiber Pocket Bread (7")
NUTRITION: 170 cal; 8 g pro; 1 g sugar; 6 g fiber; 0.5 g fat; 290 mg sodium
Why it's ridiculously healthy: Not only is this pita low-fat and fiber-rich, but its pocket shape is also perfect for stuffing in extra veggies.
What's just ridiculous: Mass-market brands that promote pitas as a healthy choice, when in fact many are made with nutrient-free refined flour.
6) SANDWICH THIN: Pepperidge Farm 7 Grain Deli Flat
NUTRITION: 100 cal; 6 g pro; 3 g sugar; 5 g fiber; 1 g fat; 170 mg sodium
Why it's ridiculously healthy: These skinny slices are convenient, tasty, and filling with 6 g of protein and 5 g of fiber; they are an easy way to trim calories off your lunch.
What's just ridiculous: Any thins that are touted as a healthy choice but have less than 5 g of fiber; you'll be ravenous again in no time and may overeat at your next meal-which completely defeats the purpose of trimming calories at lunch.
What's your preference: Whole wheat or white?
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