Choose Low Calorie Bread
Delicious, thick, crusty bread can be full of fat and calories.
So what's the easiest way to cut calories from your sandwich? Choose diet-friendly bread. Stay away from bagels, baguettes, and hearty rolls. Many of these bread choices will send your calorie count through the roof. Choose one of these low-calorie bread choices instead. They are easy to find in most grocery stores.
Arnold Bakery Light - 100% Whole Wheat Bread: 40 calories per slice
Nature's Own Wheat Bread: 40 calories per slice
Pepperidge Farm Light Style Bread: 45 calories per slice
Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Flour Pita Bread: 60 calories per pita
La Tortilla Factory Low Carb, High Fiber Tortillas Traditional Flour: 70 calories per tortilla
If you prefer a more natural approach, try making a sandwich with no bread at all. Wrap your healthy sandwich filling in bibb lettuce or make a sandwich using a peeled and seeded cucumber as the shell. They don't travel as well as traditional sandwiches but if you carry them in a plastic container they aren't as messy.