Back to discoverDare to Pair: Supercharge Your Sandwiches
Sandwiches are a lunchtime staple but lets face it, they can get pretty boring.
Well what if we told you that your everyday sandwich could be… extraordinary? By adding a handful of dried fruit, nuts or seeds, you could turn your lacklustre lunch into a nutrient-packed boost!
Powerful Pairings:
That’s right, move over boring ham and cheese! By adding some dried fruit, nuts and seeds, you will be able to explore new flavours and textures in your everyday sandwiches. Helping to keep your lunch exciting whilst giving your body the nutrient hit it deserves.
You could include some chopped apricots for a boost of Potassium, proven to help maintain normal blood pressure levels and a healthy nervous system. Adding some sunflower seeds will provide you with Magnesium, proven to contribute towards the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. You could even sprinkle some chopped walnuts inside, proven to lower cholesterol and improve the flexibility of blood vessels – thanks to the Omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid present!
You’ll find that a few simple swaps can make a big difference in both taste and nutrition. Dried fruits, nuts, and seeds pack powerful nutrients into every bite, making your favourite sandwiches better for you and even more satisfying.
Why stop there? Sandwiches are extremely versatile and provide limitless opportunities to experiment with different flavours, textures and colours! Why not give some of the below additions a try?
Become a Nutrition Magician
When it comes to dried fruit and nuts, these superfoods look small but are packed with mountains of nutrition.
Exploring new pairings isn’t just good for your health, it is also an exciting way to get the whole family involved in trying something different. So go ahead, mix it up in the kitchen and discover just how versatile (& tasty!) your favourite dried fruit and nuts can be!
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