Avocado is high in monounsaturated fats which can help to protect your heart and it also counts towards 1 of your 5 a day. Try to include, as here, at least 2-3 portions of your 5 a day at lunchtime.
Carbohydrate: This sandwich is low in sugars but remember to read the nutrition label for total carbohydrate content.
Ingredients – Serves 1 Adult
- 2 slices of wholegrain bread
- 1 teaspoon of wholegrain mustard
- 2 leaves of lettuce
- 4 slices of cucumber
- 2 slices of ripe tomato
- ¼ of a ripe avocado, sliced into strips
- 55g of grated carrot
Method
- Spread the mustard onto each side of the bread
- Place the lettuce leaves and tomato slices and any other optional ingredients on one side of the bread
- Top the whole thing with the remaining slice of bread
- Wrap up in cling film and store in your lunchbox
Source: safe food www.safefood.eu