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Healthy Living with a Little Help From a “Delightful” Bread

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In February of 2014 I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I was tired, overweight and had out of control diabetes. I knew nothing about the disease, what caused it or how to treat it. After attending nutritional classes and meeting privately with a dietitian, I knew my lifestyle had to change. Number one, I had to change how I ate and what I ate and bring my high blood sugar down, along with some help with medication. Number two, I had to lose weight. Thanks to Sara Lee® for sponsoring this post so that I can share my experience with you.

Sara Lee bread

I had no idea, until my nutritional classes, that carbs were the ‘enemy’. How was I going to cut down on my faves of pasta, potatoes and bread? My dietitian gave a limit of 50 grams of carbs per meal. Thanks to Sara Lee®’s Delightful Breads at only 45 Calories I found I could still enjoy my sandwiches and toast. I experimented with lots of different brands and types of bread but I found the taste I was looking for in Sara Lee®’s Delightful Breads. Not only is it only 45 calories, it has only 17 grams of carbohydrates for two slices which is very important to a diabetic. Serving size is the first thing that diabetics look for on a nutritional label. An added bonus is that the bread also has 5 grams of fiber. When the fiber is 5 grams or more you divide the fiber by two and subtract from your total carb count. That would make the bread 15 grams of carbs! For a diabetic that is a delight! It is also great for a heart-healthy diet and the bread contains no artificial colors or flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup.

From the day I was diagnosed with diabetes I decided to make a change and I started that day. I started eating healthy by eating smaller portions and concentrated on eating fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish, nuts, beans. I am also realistic and realize that I cannot eat the same thing every meal of every day. I still enjoy my sandwich for lunch with some fruit on the side. The difference is now I eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with natural peanut butter and sugar free jelly on Sara Lee®’s Delightful Breads. On some days I will eat sliced turkey that I roasted in the oven instead of deli meat. I also love a chicken salad that I improvised to be less carb loaded, but still satisfying. You can find the recipe below.

In the nine months since I was diagnosed with diabetes, I succeeded in my number one priority to bring down my sugar level that even shocked my doctor. I now have my diabetes managed but something else happened in my quest. I lost 65 pounds and brought down my bad cholesterol and brought up my good.

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I am 63 years old and I feel ten years younger! I found the energy that I thought was gone at my age and have started walking more and in general moving more. When people ask me what kind of diet I was on to lose weight, I tell them I don’t diet now and never will again…I changed my lifestyle.

The Sara Lee® Delightful line is available in supermarkets nationwide and has an average price of $3.29 per 20 oz. package.

Have you recently made a healthy transformation? Make sure you share your story and enter Sarah Lee® 45 Delightful People campaign and automatically get a free t-shirt. Share your story, inspire others and you could possibly win the $4,500 grand prize or be one of be one of 45 winners of some awesome prizes!

I also want to share my recipe for my delicious Low Carb Chicken Salad Sandwich with you.

low carb chicken salad sandwich

 

Low Carb Chicken Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
  • 2 cups grilled chicken breast cubed
  • 1 rib celery diced
  • 1 green onion diced
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup diced avocado
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Mix first six ingredients in a bowl.
  2. In separate bowl mix mayo and Greek yogurt and seasonings.
  3. Pour over chicken mixture and stir well.
  4. Chill.
  5. Serve on Sara Lee® Delightful Oatmeal bread with a tomato slice and leaf lettuce.

 

 

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This is a sponsored post written by Pam Burbey on behalf of Sara Lee®.

Pam Burbey is the mother of a son and daughter and the grandma of an adorable boy. Pam shares a house on the beautiful Kankakee river with her two furbabies, a fierce dachshund and a shy spaniel, searching for life’s answers and only finding more questions.

Comments

  1. Congrats on such a huge weight loss. That is pretty awesome. I am always looking for ways to cut calories where I can 🙂

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  3. You look amazing for 63! My mom was diagnosed with diabetes almost 40 years ago and is now on both the pills and injectables. I know she has cut back on her carbs and only eat whole wheat bread now but maybe if she had this it might have helped a lot more. I’m always worrying that since it has less it might not taste as great but I think I’m going to try this. I do need to start eating a lot healthier.

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    • I need to get back on track after Christmas myself. The scale is not liking me very much lately.

  9. You look amazing. Carbs are my downfall. I exercise a lot to try to counteract the carbs, but I know that I really need to cut back on the bad ones. I’ll have to try this bread!

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  12. You did so well on loosing weight and you look stunning. My hubby is pre diabetic.45 calories is a great way to be able to some carbs in your diet and still keep the calorie count low if your watching your calorie count intake. I watch my calorie intake and I struggle with loosing weight. Great review. I love the added touch of the recipe

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  15. I have to get myself some of that bread. It looks delicious and you have me convinced that it’s a much better alternative. Thanks! (and btw, you look amazing.. what an achievement to lose 65 pounds!)

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  26. I made the change from white bread to whole wheat bread a few years ago. The kids never complained, I liked it better and my family is healthier! Win-Win!

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  28. Congrats on your weight loss! I’ve fallen off track this month, but need to get back on and cut calories when I can. This sounds like the bread for me!

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  31. The most important thing is that you’re healthier. Yay for the cholesterol change! I always look for those low cal breads myself and now that I know Sara Lee has them, I’ll grab it!

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  43. You look amazing! I am so glad you got your Diabetes under control and lost weight in the process. This bread is definitely something I would buy! I love Sara Lee products.

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  44. that looks really good. i may have to try this this coming week. I have the kids home most of the week so they can help me make it for sure.

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  49. You should be very proud. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, you have taken control and made changes for the better.You are an inspiration. 🙂
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    I love sandwiches and they are great for work days. Satisfying yet healthy (with the right ingredients). I will look for the bread. Some lean turkey, mustard (lots!) and lettuce and I’m pretty satisfied, so this will work well for me. Thanks!

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  58. Congrats on that good health! What a turn-around. You should be feeling all kinds of pride. Way to take control!

    It would be hard for me to give up carbs, bread is like dessert. Thanks for the recommendation. I will try out this Sara Lee bread.

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