Veggie Slices
By Tim Cullen
Sandwiches are a common food that our society has adopted
over the years. You have fast food joints that make sandwiches, delis, soup and
sandwich restaurants and lunch meat easily accessible. Obviously most of us
don't eat a sandwich with just bread and meat, although there may be some out
there that do, and that means that there is going to be more ingredients. One
of the most common ingredients on a sandwich is cheese. Now, it is only a slice
of cheese and you may ask, "How bad can that honestly be?" I will
highlight the cons of adding cheese on sandwiches and offer a healthy
alternative that tastes similar to our unhealthy counterpart.
The alternative to cheese would be veggie slices by Galaxy
Nutritional Foods. Galaxy Nutritional Foods have been established for over 30
years and have been dedicated to providing nutritional food and to give healthy
eaters a wide variety of options to satisfy their appetite. Veggie slices look
just like cheese slices and they taste very similar to that of cheese slices.
However, they are a much healthier option for you to add to sandwiches, grilled
cheese, quesadillas and more foods you normally use cheese slices for.
What is so different between cheese and veggie slices? In
fact, there are many differences between them. Below is the comparison between
the two foods.
Nutrient
|
Veggie Slices
|
Cheese Slices
|
Calories per serving
|
40
|
71
|
Total fat (g)
|
2.5
|
4.6
|
Saturated fat (g)
|
0
|
3
|
Cholesterol (mg)
|
0
|
15
|
Sodium (mg)
|
220
|
223
|
Carbohydrates (g)
|
0
|
2
|
Protein (g)
|
3
|
4.1
|
Vitamin A
|
10%
|
4%
|
Vitamin C
|
2%
|
0%
|
Calcium
|
20%
|
25%
|
Iron
|
4%
|
0%
|
You can see the differences in the table above. You are not
losing much in the energy department (cal) but you are gaining in many of the
other areas! Calcium and protein may be higher in cheese than veggie slices,
but it is not so much of a difference to make you afraid to make the switch. Along
with the vitamins at the bottom, veggie slices are also a good source of
Vitamin B6, B12, E. It also contains a high amount of riboflavin, which is an
essential component in FAD, a cofactor that is integral to many important
metabolic processes producing flavoproteins in the human body. There is one
negative about veggie slices, along with cheese, and that is it contains a high
amount of sodium, but I truly believe that the pros outweigh the cons
significantly in this situation.
Veggie slices can be found in the produce sections of
markets or grocery stores. They are harder to find than cheese, but if you try
you can definitely find them. They are a good option for lactose intolerant
eaters out there allowing an alternative to enjoy. If you are doing this solely
to go the vegan route, then before you purchase any of these products you need
to look closely if it includes casein. Those are often added to them to supply
amino acids to the food, but also disqualify it from being vegan, so be
careful!
My view on cheese on
sandwiches is that if you put enough on the sandwich itself, do you really
taste the cheese all that much? I feel that you can add this as an alternative
and not lose anything when it comes to the composition to your sandwich but you
are making it healthier for you. I personally do not add any type of cheese on
my sandwich, because I feel that it is unnecessary and you can get a great
tasting sandwich by adding a variety of vegetables to it! I know there are many
people out there in love with their cheese, so I thought I would write this up
for all of you out there if you simply cannot go without cheese!
For more information on veggie slices and the other products
offered by Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Visit their official website at this link:
http://www.galaxyfoods.com/
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