Is your favourite sandwich filling a healthy option? (Image: Getty) Peak picnic season is here, with the humble sarnie still the nation’s favourite packed lunch. Brits put away an incredible 11.5 billion sandwiches each year, but what are the pros and cons of some of the most popular fillings? Dietitian Nigel Denby has put together this bite-sized guide: CHEESE: This is a good source of calcium for healthy bones.
But be mindful of the salt and saturated fat content which can easily send a sarnie’s stats soaring above that packet of crisps you’re probably also enjoying with your lunch. EGG: Eggs are nature’s complete protein, containing all of your essential amino acids. They are also packed full of other important nutrients like iron and fat-soluble vitamins.
Always a great choice. HAM: While this is a good source of protein, it’s pretty high in salt and low in vitamins and minerals, so not as good as lean beef or fish. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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