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Typical Lunch

1 large white sub roll with 4 slices salami, 4 slices prosciutto, 2 slices provolone cheese, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

2-ounce (60-g) bag potato chips

1 large chocolate chip cookie

32 ounces (730 ml) soda

Total GL: 150

Total calories: 1,972

MAKE IT A Magic meal

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Magic LUNCH

1/2 whole grain sub roll with:

2 slices lean roast beef

1 slice provolone cheese

Oil and vinegar

Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and olives

1 medium apple

4 ounces (125 ml) “light” chocolate pudding

Mineral water with lemon

THE FIXES

images Switched to a whole grain roll, which has more fiber, and cut it in half to cut carbs.

images Substituted leaner meat for meats high in saturated fat, reduced the quantity of meat, and “beefed up” the sandwich with a generous helping of veggies.

images Replaced the chips with fruit for much less fat and more nutrients.

images Cut saturated fat and calories by replacing the cookie with light pudding, which also provides some calcium.

Total GL: 38

Total calories: 588

BETTER still: Enjoy a chef’s salad with rolled cold cuts, cheese, and veggies.