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5 Ways to Save 100 Calories at Lunch

5 Lunchtime Calorie Savers

February 24, 2009

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Ditch Herb Croutons and Choose Herbs

If you like the taste of herb croutons, why not try some fresh herbs instead? A half cup of croutons adds up to almost 100 calories, and fresh herbs have none. Plus, fresh herbs are chock full of antioxidants, like Italian parsley — a common garnish — mint, and thyme.

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Ditch Herb Croutons and Choose Herbs

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11 Comments

littlekaren 4 years 12 weeks

The open-face sandwich really seems like a good, reasonable change. I already skip mayo, and hardly ever have soup anyway (though I'm with UrbanBohemia about Clam Chowder - YUM!).

almostloli 4 years 12 weeks

okay, 5 easy tips

almostloli 4 years 12 weeks

okay, 5 easy tips

queenegg 4 years 12 weeks

Why is there an options which says "None of the above?" I'm not about to do any of these. Sorry, just being honest.

bleached 4 years 12 weeks

Mayo is gross. I prefer Miracle Whip anyway and I always get the light version. Only 35 calories per 2 tbsp and I might use about a tsp.The open faced sandwiches are a good idea but not very practical if you brown-bag it. As for the no cheese... I WISH! I wish I could say no to cheese but I can't. I have tried and tried but I crave cheese more than I crave chocolate :(

bleached 4 years 12 weeks

Mayo is gross. I prefer Miracle Whip anyway and I always get the light version. Only 35 calories per 2 tbsp and I might use about a tsp. The open faced sandwiches are a good idea but not very practical if you brown-bag it. As for the no cheese... I WISH! I wish I could say no to cheese but I can't. I have tried and tried but I crave cheese more than I crave chocolate :(

UrbanBohemian 4 years 12 weeks

The only cream-based soup I can't say no to is New England Clam Chowder...I was raised on that being from that area. But I only have it in the summers, so I make it count. Otherwise, I follow a lot of these tips (skipping croutons, open-faced sandwiches, holding the mayo, etc.).

karina2244 4 years 12 weeks

Never never have cream-based soups!! The broth-based taste better anyway. And mayo should be illegal... ew.

GlowingMoon 4 years 12 weeks

These are good tips. I practice a lot of them.

Modus Vivendi 4 years 12 weeks

I always skip mayo (because it's gross) and usually get avocado instead of cheese if I'm buying a sandwich, but otherwise usually cheese is just easier to have on hand. And I never eat cream based soups, only broth based, and I usually skip the croutons if I'm making my own salad or if they come in their own bag. Sometimes I get excited when I see posts like this or articles in magazines. "10 ways to cut calories!" but it seems like it's always the same advice: don't drink juice or soda, swap mayo for mustard, watch for sneaky calories in condiments like ketchup, a salad isn't a healthier option if it's covered it cheese/croutons/dressing. I guess I need to just realize I have all the knowledge I need, and I just need to use it!

Modus Vivendi 4 years 12 weeks

I always skip mayo (because it's gross) and usually get avocado instead of cheese if I'm buying a sandwich, but otherwise usually cheese is just easier to have on hand. And I never eat cream based soups, only broth based, and I usually skip the croutons if I'm making my own salad or if they come in their own bag.Sometimes I get excited when I see posts like this or articles in magazines. "10 ways to cut calories!" but it seems like it's always the same advice: don't drink juice or soda, swap mayo for mustard, watch for sneaky calories in condiments like ketchup, a salad isn't a healthier option if it's covered it cheese/croutons/dressing. I guess I need to just realize I have all the knowledge I need, and I just need to use it!