Veggie Sandwich
(makes 1 serving)
2 slices 100% whole wheat bread, toasted
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons avocado
2 slices fresh tomato
1 large leaf lettuce
Black pepper, to taste
Spread olive oil on both pieces of toast
Spread avocado on both pieces of toast
Sprinkle black pepper to taste
Add lettuce and tomato to the sandwich and serve!
Nutrition Info: 250 calories, 7 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 11.4 g total fat (1.8 g saturated fat, 7 g monounsaturated fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat)
Saturated fat is raises total blood cholesterol and the “bad” LDL cholesterol. It’s better to have a diet higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. In general, animal products are higher in saturated fat while plant products are higher in mono and polyunsaturated fats.
Omega 3 fats are essential and can be found in fish oil and flaxseed. Omega 3 fats are known to have cardiovascular benefits as well as anti-inflammatory benefits.
(makes 1 serving)
2 slices 100% whole wheat bread, toasted
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons avocado
2 slices fresh tomato
1 large leaf lettuce
Black pepper, to taste
Spread olive oil on both pieces of toast
Spread avocado on both pieces of toast
Sprinkle black pepper to taste
Add lettuce and tomato to the sandwich and serve!
Nutrition Info: 250 calories, 7 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 11.4 g total fat (1.8 g saturated fat, 7 g monounsaturated fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat)
Saturated fat is raises total blood cholesterol and the “bad” LDL cholesterol. It’s better to have a diet higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. In general, animal products are higher in saturated fat while plant products are higher in mono and polyunsaturated fats.
Omega 3 fats are essential and can be found in fish oil and flaxseed. Omega 3 fats are known to have cardiovascular benefits as well as anti-inflammatory benefits.
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