Nothing says lunchtime like a sandwich. However, maybe you\u2019re bored with the same bread and fillings. Then it\u2019s time to get creative in the kitchen! Eating the identical meal day after day means you\u2019re short-changing your nutritional intake. A variety of foods makes sure your body gets all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Moreover, by eating something different every day, you keep your taste buds happy.Nothing says lunchtime like a sandwich. However, maybe you\u2019re bored with the same bread and fillings. Then it\u2019s time to get creative in the kitchen! Eating the identical meal day after day means you\u2019re short-changing your nutritional intake. A variety of foods makes sure your body gets all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Moreover, by eating something different every day, you keep your taste buds happy.<\/p>\n
You are busy, busy, busy. Chances are that you eat your lunch without really tasting the food. You can make a change! Use this three-step plan to take your sandwich game to a new, delicious level.<\/p>\n
Step 1: Choose better bread<\/strong> Bread isn\u2019t your only sandwich-base option though: In your Sodexo caf\u00e9 you\u2019ll likely find a number of wholegrain wraps with delicious fillings. Or head over to the salad bar and choose a salad with Bibb lettuce or another leafy green in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Step 2: Pick a smarter spread<\/strong> Hummus is a source of protein and fiber. Step 3: Have fun with fillings<\/strong> Nut butters<\/strong> are high in healthy fats. Nothing says lunchtime like a sandwich. However, maybe you\u2019re bored with the same bread and fillings. Then it\u2019s time to get creative in the kitchen! Eating the identical meal day after day means you\u2019re short-changing your nutritional intake. A variety of foods makes sure your body gets all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Moreover, by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[101,103],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12744","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-eating-en-nl","category-mindful-eating-en-nl"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\nTypical sliced white bread or rolls are not only high in salt and sugar, they have minimal nutritional value. All-whole-grain bread, however, is high in fiber and other key nutrients that will help keep you feeling satisfied to power through the afternoon. If you\u2019re not a fan of whole-wheat bread, try a salad with brown rice, wholegrain pasta or wholegrain couscous for example.<\/p>\n
\nOne tablespoon of mayonnaise equals about 90 calories and it\u2019s low in nutritional value. Replace it with smart spreads that are also full of flavour:<\/p>\n
\nPesto is made with olive oil and pine nuts and contains good fats.
\nFresh herbs deliver antioxidants.Mashed avocado or guacamole also delivers good fats.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nTurkey and ham sandwiches are so popular for good reason: they\u2019re delicious and pair nicely with other sandwich fixings. But typical deli meats like these are usually high in salt and sugar, and the amount of protein per slice is often overestimated. Instead, the following options will give you more health benefits:<\/p>\n
\nChickpea salad<\/strong> is a Mediterranean diet twist on a traditional chicken or tuna salad.
\nRoasted vegetables<\/strong> are high in fiber.
\nBlack beans<\/strong> are a good lean protein option.
\nGrilled tofu<\/strong> is the ideal filling for a meatless day.
\nSalmon burgers<\/strong> are high in omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"