Here’s how to order at a deli (@StanzCafe) while on a diet.
My order:
🔘 Multigrain bread
🔘 Grilled chicken
🔘 Veggies (as many as you like)
🔘 Mustard
What I look out for:
🔘 Condiments like aioli, mayo
🔘 Sauces especially cream based
🔘 Butter, oil
🔘 Fried foods
🔘 Full fat meats
🔘 Cheese
🔘 Not having fruit or veggies with my meal
Do I know the exact nutrition breakdown of this sandwich from the local deli? No… that’s why I’m always conscious of the decisions I’m making when I can’t control every variable of my meal.
This isn’t a special occasion, this is lunch. So I’m looking for highly nutritious, low in calorie, high in protein and fiber – then I go about my day.
Pro Tip: When tracking something like a local deli sandwich, use restaurants like Subway to log your meal. If you ordered a grilled chicken sub on multigrain bread, chances are Subway has a comparable way to estimate your calories.
Here’s what the estimated nutrition looks like using this method:
➡️ 6” sub: ~350 calories 28g protein 7g fiber
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