Change Your Mood with a Sandwich
Recent research has proven that there is a connection between our general mood and the food that we eat. If you are constantly in a state of boredom or anxiety or conversely in a state of elation or high energy, it could well be the effect of our daily diet regime. The humble and local sandwich, along with its numerous varieties, can also help you to elevate your mood. This is not to suggest that you should not have your regular balanced meals, but rather pack in a sandwich instead of going hungry on an empty stomach. Here are a few pointers on how your friendly sandwich can help you with your mood: Get back some sleep. It has been proved that a carb-heavy dinner or caffeine at night can impact your sleep patterns, unless you are an insomniac. Are you constantly experienced disturbed sleep at night, or getting up late or groggy in the morning regularly? Chances are high that lack of sleep can play havoc with your brain moods, making you irritable or angry through the day. You can alter this by opting for a light-carb dinner or meal at night. The best way to a light meal can be a sandwich packed with your favourite vegetables or any meat proteins, so that you don’t miss out on the nourishment. Sandwiches offer you variety. There are at least 100 online recipes of making a sandwich, using a variety of breads, sauces, and stuffing. The sheer number of sandwich recipes can elevate your mood and protect you from food boredom. Easy to carry. Craving for some mood-boosting food, but don’t feel like walking to the nearest café or canteen? No problem, sandwiches are easy to pack and carry through the day, hence available for instant consumption. Additionally, if you are regularly missing breakfast due to the morning rush, you can substitute your morning nourishment with a healthy sandwich that you can eat when on the go. Combines well with superfoods Superfood sandwiches are the latest trend of transforming your sandwich into a highly nutritious meal. Sandwiches combines well with a variety of mood-boosting superfoods including chickpeas, eggs, fish, cheeses, carrots, and avocados. Superfood sandwiches are easy to prepare, depending on your available cooking time and budget. So, the next time you are feeling depressed and need a mood lift, avoid the caffeine and reach out instead for a...
Read MoreA Five Minute Guide to 5 Tasty Sandwiches
If you are looking for a quick meal, nothing can beat sandwiches. Whether it is a tasty turkey Cuban sandwich or avocado and mayo in egg sandwich, be prepared for tasty and delicious repasts that will leave you more than satisfied. Interested in how to tickle your taste buds through sandwich delights? Then read on! #1 Roast Turkey Cuban Sandwich This sandwich has roasted turkey, pickles and cranberry, smoked ham and swiss cheese. Take bread sliced in half and add a bit of oil to its surface. Then place one tablespoon mayo, and cranberry sauce along with one teaspoon dijon mustard. Add the turkey, cheese, ham and pickle (2 slices each) and grill the sandwich until it is brown on each side. Et voila, your sandwich is ready! #2 Eggs Avocado and Mayo Sandwich Egg salads sandwiches are made with mayo so adding the same to your sandwich is not a bad deal. Add the hard boiled egg slices with the avocado, mayo and finely diced jalapeño. Add the cilantro, green onion, lettuce leaves and salt plus pepper as per your taste. Fold in the bacon and add tomato slices. The sandwich is ready for you to enjoy. #3 Grilled Caprese Sandwich For this, you need two slices of bread, one ripe sliced tomato, some sliced mozzarella, two to three basil leaves and some basil pesto and balsamic vinegar. Add all the ingredients to the bread and grill it to get a delicious sandwich in minutes. #4 Grilled Chicken and Club Sandwich What makes this sandwich special is the hot, sweet onions which are caramelized and the creamy avocado. Add mayo, lettuce, bacon and avocado along with salt and pepper to the sandwich to give it some pep. Make sure you season and grill the chicken for at least 5 minutes before adding it to the sandwich. #5 Grilled Cheese Sandwich With fresh herbs, orange bulgogi chicken shreds, and tasty salsa, this grilled cheese sandwich is extremely unusual. In hot oil in a pan, add onions and grill till they caramelize in about ten minutes. Add the bread in the pan buttered down with cheese, onions, chicken, salsa and sesame seeds. Add fresh herbs like basil and cilantro and cook until the cheese melts. This hot and tasty sandwich will make your taste buds dance with...
Read MoreWrapping Up Your Get-Together With The Best Sandwich Wraps
It is summer and you have planned a get-together with a few of your friends. However, you know that salad is a norm for a get-together that involves ladies. Instead, why not move those ingredients between two tortilla slices and create a surprising experience by wrapping up your get-together with a sandwich wrap? Unique get-together wrap up Why not make this particular party a unique one with a sandwich wrap? Besides, sandwich wraps are gaining traction in many countries across the world. They can be overstuffed, delicious, and still look a bit messy. However, you need to remember that the first thing women would not appreciate is having sticky fingers! So, make the sandwich wraps as dainty as possible if you are using lean meat and other sticky ingredients in them. Cut the tortilla in half and use only some of the filling materials. This will make the experience of eating the sandwich wraps enjoyable for your friends. Do not forget to add a toothpick to the wraps and wrap them neatly in tissue paper so that you can further improve the experience for them. Try different types of wraps Instead of preparing the same old sandwich wraps, why not use different ingredients to make the wraps different? You could even serve chicken chutney salad along with the sandwich wraps if you want. Instead of bacon, you could try adding salmon as one of the ingredients inside the sandwich wraps. Alternatively, use one ingredient in between the sandwich wraps for each person. Instead of making regular sandwiches using bread, try using tortillas for a change. In fact, your friends will appreciate it. Of course, these are a different version of your regular sandwiches but with a twist. So, make it as unique as possible and always make sure you use a person who will willingly taste one of your sandwich wraps before distributing the wraps to wrap up your summer...
Read MoreKilling Time on a Saturday Afternoon
It is time for you to enjoy, relax and unwind because Saturday is finally here, but the catch is everyone you know is working today and dog just wants to laze around. Your mom has decided to spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying her siesta and you have no intention of stepping out of the house. The dilemma you will most definitely be faced with is what you should do to kill time. Here are some simple, economical and fun things to get you going: Catch up on the TV shows: You slog all week-long and weekend is the only time you get to catch up on all the weekly soaps. Make sure you check out the TV listings to see what you can watch and spend a cool afternoon on the couch. Read a book: What better than curling on the recliner, while the air conditioning is on full blast and you get to absorb yourself into the interesting world of fiction, a book is truly a man’s best friend. Watch movies: You have thought since the longest time to watch the movies that released in the early part of the year, but never got around doing it. The afternoon is an ideal time to plug into your laptop and sit back and relax while your favorite movie runs. Order a snack: You are bored and the only thing you can think of is food, order your favorite sandwich online and enjoy yourself while you satiate your taste buds and indulge in the goodness of a harmless snack. When you are seeking the most enjoyable time and do not know what to do, food always comes to the rescue, what can get better than having some yummy food to munch on, all by...
Read MoreSandwiches That Can Help You To Lose Weight
If you always thought that sandwiches can make you gain weight, think again. There are some easy to make sandwiches that can actually help you lose weight. You could actually get some sandwiches for purchase, which would make you easily lose weight. Here are some of them. Sandwiches with a Lighter Spread Instead of high calories spreads such as full fat mayonnaise spreads, you should consider using a low fat spread in your sandwich. Choose condiments such as a low fat salad dressing or a low far mayonnaise spread, hummus or even some other low fat items. This will keep it in a low calorie range. Go with Sandwiches with Lean Protein The secret to fitness is to select sandwiches that contain lean protein in them rather than excess calories and fat that do not add to the calorific weight of your sandwich. Choose healthy proteins like turkey, fish, sliced chicken, or even salmon or some other fish that would not burden the sandwich. Get a Smaller Sandwich The way to lose weight while eating is to get yourself a smaller sandwich. Make sure you do not buy a monster sandwich that would add to your weight. When you choose a foot long sandwich, you would naturally be adding to the weight of your body. Make sure you also steer clear of sandwiches with too many toppings since that could be fattening. Go for Whole Wheat Sandwiches One of the best ways to lose weight is to go for whole wheat sandwiches as compared to regular ones. Try breads that are high in fibers rather than selecting those that are rich in calories. These choices will keep you feeling full for a longer amount of time. Not only will this help you keep your system clean, but also help you to lose weight...
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