Deli Counter
Picking up a salad or sandwich from your local deli? Consider these recommendations for bread, meats, salad dressings, cheeses and more.
Healthier Choices
Whole grain or white breads; flat bread for wraps
Lean meats such as turkey breast, chicken and roast beef
Steamed shrimp or other shellfish
Vegetables to complement your sandwich, such as lettuce, onion, bell pepper and cucumber slices
Vegetable salads (small) with vinegar or mustard-based dressings on the side
Veggie sandwich with only one slice of cheese, if any
Brewed tea, fresh-made lemonade or water
6-inch sub sandwiches to limit sodium from bread and sandwich fillings
Choose Sparingly
Natural cheeses such as Swiss and mozzarella instead of processed cheese such as American
Avoid potato chips; limit salty snacks if unsalted snacks are unavailable
Fattier high-sodium meats such as salami, bologna, olive loaf, pepperoni and bacon
Cheese breads
Soups are high in sodium
Beverages such as cola, soda and tea with phosphate additives (check ingredients)
One thin slice of tomato, if any, for low potassium plans
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