Must-Have Monday-Sandwiches

Monday, Monday. I am kind of excited to see you because you are kind of like Thursday to me this week.  It is time for another edition of MHM and this week I have decided to tell you all a little bit about my sandwich obsession.  I just love sandwiches.  All kinds from cold to toasty warm and everything in between.  My favorite sandwich in the world comes from a deli in my hometown called Bo-Diddley's and it is a turkey sandwich on a delicious 12 grain sub-type bread and I honestly am lucky that it is no where near me know or I would be starting this weight loss journey at least 100 pounds heavier than I am today.  So, today's MHM is focused on the delicious and often underrated sandwich.  My favorite "healthy" sandwich items.  I am also adding some pictures because I feel like I don't do it enough and it is something I am going to work on.





Pepperidge Farm Deli-Flats I love this bread.  I really do.  I usually like bread when it is thicker and has more substance to it (which means more carbs) but this bread makes me not even miss the higher calorie kind.  They have several kinds all around 100 calories and containing fiber and all of the good stuff you want in a bread.  If I am having a traditional sandwich this is my go-to bread.  It never disappoints me.  I also use it to make peanut butter toast on the weekend.

Kraft Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat Garden Veggie Cream Cheese I use 1 tablespoon of this on my sandwich and it makes a world of a difference.  It is a way to jazz up a sandwich without adding a ton of guilty toppings like mayo or full fat cream cheese.  It adds a nice flavor without being over the top.

Columbus Reduced Sodium Turkey Breast I buy this turkey at Trader Joe's and I really like it.  It is really good for being lower in sodium and it is not slimy or a weird color.  I am VERY picky about my lunch meat and I really enjoy this product.  I need to sample some of their other food items, but this is the only reduced sodium option that TJ's sells.

Minnesota's Bushel Boy Tomato  Buying local items when I cam is really important to me.  I know that many of you don't live in or near Minnesota, so this item is probably no use to you, but I think everyone can appreciate buying local ingredients.  I lived in Italy for 6 months and ate some of the best tomatoes that the world has to offer, so I must say I am kind of a tomato snob.  These tomatoes are just as good as any of the ones that I ate there.  Support local farmers and eat local produce when you can.  It is likely more fresh and less expensive than other available produce. 

Red onion- I add onions to pretty much anything and everything.  Much like garlic, I think it adds a lot. 

Cucumbers- So good, so fresh, so crunchy.  I can eat them plain or on something.  I love cucumbers. 

Banana Peppers- Last, but CERTAINLY not least.  My new favorite sandwich topping is banana 

peppers. I can't get enough!!  I rinse them at home before I eat them to get some of the sodium off that is i

in the juice in the jar.

Now you know how to make my favorite sandwich made at home.

What I order at Subway

6 inch 9 grain Turkey sub.  Lots of lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, green pepper, banana peppers and a shake of parmesan cheese.  No sauces, just the good stuff listed above.