Make a Healthier Sandwich: Slice Calories With These Tips


Updated 07/21/11 6:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Sandwich Tips

I recently asked FitSugar Facebook readers, "Have any tips on how you make your sandwiches healthier?" There were so many excellent responses, I just had to share. If you're a sandwich lover, but not the high calories and fat sandwiches can contain, check how you can fix yourself a more healthy sandwich. "Cut your portions. If you'd have a whole, make it a half, pile on the veggies and lean Read more

A Healthy Sandwich Obsession From Twins That Blog


Updated 05/13/11 3:15 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 1 comment

Adam's Apple Sandwich Recipe From Revolutionary Soup

Here's a healthy sandwich to try from the OnSugar blog Twins That Blog. Amanda took her favorite restaurant sandwich and gave it a healthy twist! I travel back and forth from Northern Virginia and Charlottesville, VA for work just about every week. As much as I love NoVA, I have a soft spot in my heart for UVA and the wonderful city of Charlottesville. NoVA and DC might have a huge variety of Read more

Let Your Sandwiches Get Fruity


Updated 09/14/10 5:29 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Use Fruit as Sandwich Filling With Recipes For Fruit Sandwiches

It's been easy living meat-free for the Give It Up Challenge, except when it comes to lunch. Lunch for me is a turkey sandwich of some sort, which is off limits right now. And while I love a good veggie sandwich, I'm already tiring of the usual combos. But a recent lunch date taught me that fruit makes an awesome sandwich filling and, in terms of heartiness, a great meat fill-in. On my lunch Read more

Name That Dish!


Updated 09/20/10 3:29 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

Name That Dish! 2010-09-11 07:00:23

This classic sandwich, which I enjoyed from one of my favorite weekday lunch spots recently, is a staple of New York-style delis. Although its exact ingredient combination may vary, its signature elements remain the same: flavorful corned beef and tangy Russian dressing. Can you name this sandwich? Read more

Reader's Recipe: Sardine Sandwich


Updated 08/25/10 6:58 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Recipe For Sardine Sandwich

FitSugar reader actorsdiet is a big fan of sardines (can you say holy vitamin D?) and posted this sandwich recipe in the Healthy Recipe Group. Recipe For Sardine SandwichThe Actor's Diet Food Blog Don't judge the way they look — sardines are good for you! Ingredients Multigrain Bread Raw Zucchini Slices Sardine Salad: Can of Sardines 1/2 tsp Vegenaise 1/2 tsp Grainy Mustard 1/2 tsp Curry Read more

Calorie Quiz: Size Up Your Sammie


Updated 05/09/11 5:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Calories In A Veggie Hummus Sandwich

With all the yummy veggies I'm harvesting from my garden, my go-to lunch has been a veggie sandwich. It seems so healthy since it's like a salad smooshed between two slices of bread, but let's build a sandwich step-by-step and see how many calories it really is. Question 1 of 7Let's start with the bread. Two slices of whole grain bread contain how many calories? 200 240 300 Read more

Yummy Links: The Food World Digests KFC's Double Down


Updated 04/13/10 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

The Food World Digests KFC's Double Down Sandwich

The sandwich could very well be the new "it" hangover food. — Slashfood Yes, you will feel fat while eating it. — Always Hungry Well, how does it taste? Incredibly salty and slimy. — Salon NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton waited patiently in line (behind seven people) for his Double Down. — Diner's Journal Instead of warning against it being hot, maybe the wrapper should say, Read more

Healthy Eating Tip: Add Fruit Slices to Sandwiches


Updated 02/23/09 6:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Healthy Eating Tip: Add Fruit Slices to Sandwiches

In my opinion, a well-made sandwich should have a little bit of all the major food groups. Generally, you end up with carbs, veggies, and protein, but don't forget that fruit is also an option for a healthy sandwich topping. Mix it up. Bring new tastes and textures to your sammy by adding some fruit between your slices of bread. Sliced apple, pear, and grapes work really well, but I've also Read more

Would You Eat This Spleen Sandwich?


Updated 09/19/10 9:37 AM · Posted by partysugar · 24 comments

Would You Eat This Spleen Sandwich?

On tonight's episode of Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern the host heads to Sicily where he is greeted by a variety of odd foods, including sardine meatballs, artichoke ice cream, and cow spleen sandwiches. The spleen is boiled in a vat of fat before being topped with cheese and tucked inside two slices of bread. Although the word spleen sort of grosses me out, I'm adventurous and would love to Read more