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| What would I do without my whole wheat South Beach Diet wraps? |
"Ah-vo-ca-doh" is the biggest thing to hit Subway since Jared Fogle. I guess they just recently discovered that Chipotle serves avocado, as well.
I'm sure we all know by now (Subway just found out) that avocado is good for you...but why? Avocado is indeed a super fruit (yes, fruit) packed with essential vitamins & minerals. Although it is fairly high in fat (good fat), it is known to help lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, and is a good source of fiber, vitamin K, and folate. Not to mention, avocados have more potassium than bananas, making it the #1 source of potassium in fruits!
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| Avocado in moderation |
I just bought a pound of Peppercorn Turkey from Lancaster Dutch Market in Germantown, MD for about $7. It's actually VERY peppery (which I love), but it's also on the salty side. To balance the saltiness from the turkey, I used Greek yogurt. Actually, I always use plain Greek yogurt in my wraps and sandwiches because it makes me think that I'm eating mayo, and I love the creamy texture it adds. Did I mention the fact that it is a great source of protein?
Anyway, my method to making panini wraps in my dinky foreman grill is to have a layer of spinach on both sides to avoid a soggy wrap. Just a thought...and a side of cherry tomatoes & egg, of course!
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| Low sodium salsa from Trader Joes |
Here's what I decided to put in my panini wrap today (in order):
1 whole wheat wrap (South Beach diet)
Plain Greek yogurt
Horseradish mustard
Spinach
Avocado!
Cilantro
Turkey
Salsa
Tabasco
Onion
Spinach
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