Fries combo healthier than some salads
You may be getting more than you bargain for when you order that"Healthy"Sandwich or salad a whole lot of fat and salt.
Before you give yourself a pat on the back after returning from the food court, salad in hand, uk consumer group which?Warns your seemingly healthy
Ralph Lauren Outlet choice may be laden with unhealthy ingredients and you may as well have gone for the burger and fries.
Surveys done by the consumer watchdog revealed some storebought sandwiches contain as much salt as nine bags of chips and are also high in fat and kilojoules, the uk's daily mail reported.
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Many takeaway salads were also exposed as containing more fat and kilojoules than a burger and fries(And they hardly seem"Indulgent"Do they? ).
"A lot of premade salads from supermarkets and salad bars are notoriously high in saturated fat and salt,"Art of healing nutritionist and naturopath lisa guy told health wellbeing.
"Salads with creamy sauces and mayonnaise are the main culprits.Pesto sauce and grilled or sundried vegetables(Marinated in vegetable oil), added to salads or sandwiches will also greatly increases the calorie and fat count. "
"But they're full of green stuff,"I hear you say,"Surely they're a better option? "Well, take a crispy chicken caesar salad from mcdonald's for example.It contains 1440 kilojoules and 16.9g fat and that's before you've added the creamy caesar dressing which contains a further 13g fat.
And your eggsalad sandwich?Not so healthy after all. "Mayonnaise is 80 percent fat,"Guy said. "One tablespoon serving contains 12g of saturated fat, which is more fat than in a mars bar. "And you'll find it in most storebought salads and sandwiches for its rich, creamy flavour.
"Instead of mayonnaise, use healthy lowfat condiments like mustard, hummus, tahini, avocado with lemon juice, fruit or tomato chutney,"Guy said.
"Healthy lowfat salad dressings include balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and tamari, or you can make your own healthy mayo with natural yoghurt, lemon juice and wholegrain mustard. "
When choosing a sandwich, guy suggests opting for wholegrain bread over white, lowfat cheese over fullfat and avoiding deli meats such as pastrami and bacon.Instead choose a lowfat protein source such as tuna or skinless chicken and top it off with lots of colourful salad items.And remember:No mayonnaise!
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"I have developed some vision and strategic thinking for my new role.Development of strong teams is one of the focus areas.It is my sincere belief that percept ooh's rural division will grow into one of the most competent and respected rural communication solutions agencies over the next two years,"Says samarth in an official communiqu about samarth's appointment, sanjay pareek, president, percept ooh, mentions,"With samarth joining in, the rural team is complete, and the task which rajesh amla(Exhead, rural vertical, percept ooh, and who passed away recently)Has envisaged for the retail vertical, will be now be lead by him. "
Pareek further adds,"Samarth's experience will reinforce the direction given to rural vertical, which is already a great force to reckon within the rural business.And, with him on board, the rural team will set new standards in rural business. "
Having more than 25 years of experience in the industry, samarth has had the opportunity to work with some of the largest and the most recognised brands in the country.
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