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When it comes to healthy eating choices, many Americans instinctively turn to a salad, believing this to be a superior pick over a sandwich.
That might not be the case, say food experts.
“When asked whether a sandwich or a salad is a healthier choice, most people will no doubt answer with salad,” said Vanessa Imus, MS, RDN, a food expert with Integrated Nutrition for Weight Loss in Bothell, Washington.
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“In reality, both can be healthy or unhealthy depending on the ingredients,” she said.
“You’ll want to make sure your sandwich includes veggies, high-fiber bread, healthy fats and high fiber whole grain bread,” Imus told Fox News Digital.
A salad might not always be a better choice than a sandwich, said food and …