eatTHISdiet: for Coumadin Users

Lunch Guidelines

Sandwiches, defined:

  • Whole Sandwich = 2 lunch servings (two yellow triangles)
    2 slices whole wheat bread with 2 ounces lean meat OR 2 ounces reduced-fat cheese
  • Half Sandwich = 1 lunch serving (one yellow triangle)
    1 slice whole wheat bread with 1 ounce lean meat OR 1 ounce reduced-fat cheese

Meat & Cheese Choices

Sandwich extras
(put on as much as you like):

Spreads

Reduced-fat Swiss
Reduced-fat Cheddar
Reduced-fat Monterey Jack
Goat Cheese
Lean Ham slices
Lean Turkey slices
2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
Sliced tomato
Sliced peppers
Onions
Hellman's Extra Light Mayonnaise: 1 Tbsp.
Any Coarse Ground Mustard: 1 Tbsp.
Dijon Style Mustard: 1 Tbsp.
Your Favorite Chutney: 1 Tbsp.
Roasted Garlic: 2 cloves
Tapenade: 1 Tbsp.

Leftovers

Remember, a lunch serving is one-half of a leftover dinner serving:

red square = yellow triangle yellow triangleOne red square is equivalent to two yellow triangles. (That is, one serving of a dinner menu or meal is equivalent to two lunch servings.)

 

 


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