(Family Features) - No matter how you stack it, you can build a great-tasting sandwich for under 400 calories. With 49 percent of Americans trying to eat healthier, the need for low-calorie, low-fat menu options is piling up. Yet, consumers also want enhanced flavor and fresh selection.

"Sandwiches pack great taste, versatility and convenience," comments Mickey Ciba, Kraft Kitchens Food Specialist, "and can also deliver nutrition benefits including protein, fiber and calcium."

No matter what deli meat serves as the "hero" of your sandwich, you can dress it up with fresh vegetables or your favorite cheese and spreads, and still keep it under 400 calories. Using a variety of ingredients from the major food groups, you can satisfy both your palate and daily calorie intake.

And don't loaf around when selecting your sandwich bread. From grilled ham panini to smoked turkey tucked inside pita bread, sandwiches stack upscale taste right along with nutrition and easy preparation. Grill it, toast it wrap it or give it a roll - your sandwich will go from so-so to
sensational!

Stacking a Sandwich That's "Good for You"

• Just before serving, add vegetables, fruits or condiments
  to your sandwich for a fresh taste. When packing a brown-bag
  lunch, keep these items in a separate container or plastic
  bag to keep your bread from getting soggy.
  
  
• Consider enriched or whole-grain breads when building your
  sandwich. Whole-grain, rye or pumpernickel breads are good
  sources of dietary fiber and vitamins. Fat-free tortillas
  also unwrap a variety of portable and pleasing sandwich
  options.
  
  
• For added vitamin A and C, stack your sandwich with
  brightly colored fruits and vegetables, such as kiwi, red
  and green peppers, and tomatoes. Generally, the deeper the
  color of greens (i.e., spinach and romaine), the more
  nutrients you will gain.
  
  
• A simple addition of 2% milk cheese can fortify your
  sandwich with extra taste and calcium.
  
  
• For more sensational sandwich ideas under 400 calories,
  visit www.kraftfoods.com/4under400.