Tuna Fish Sandwich PLUS Antioxidants
I have simple tastes, comfort tastes. Tuna Fish sandwiches bring back memories of me and mom – I can close my eyes and see her piling tuna fish atop a saltine cracker.
This little meal was invariably topped off with a couple peanut butter or jam crackers. I had an urge to update and eat this fav today. Here goes …
MOM'S TUNA FISH SANDWICH VS MINE
Mom's: Can of Tuna in Oil, Mayonnaise, Sandwich Bread or Saltine Crackers
Mine: Can of Tuna in Water, Low-Fat "Active Culture" Yogurt, Whole Wheat Bread or Sandwich Wrap
For additional flavor and boost of energy, I also added the following:
1 stalk Celery, diced
1 small Carrot, diced
1/2 small Yellow Onion, diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh Parsley, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon dried Marjoram
Benefits of my add-in ingredients include:
This little meal was invariably topped off with a couple peanut butter or jam crackers. I had an urge to update and eat this fav today. Here goes …
MOM'S TUNA FISH SANDWICH VS MINE
Mom's: Can of Tuna in Oil, Mayonnaise, Sandwich Bread or Saltine Crackers
Mine: Can of Tuna in Water, Low-Fat "Active Culture" Yogurt, Whole Wheat Bread or Sandwich Wrap
For additional flavor and boost of energy, I also added the following:
1 stalk Celery, diced
1 small Carrot, diced
1/2 small Yellow Onion, diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh Parsley, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon dried Marjoram
Benefits of my add-in ingredients include:
- Plain yogurt has fewer calories and the “active cultures” promote the growth of healthy bacteria in your colon which helps boost immunity.
- The celery carrots and onion add fiber which helps digestion and keep your colon healthy.
- Sweet onions contains Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant (see below).
- Garlic is another super antioxidant.
- Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. It is also a good source of iron and is an antioxidant! Finally, the spice Marjoram (or lemon balm, ginger and cumin spices) dramatically up the anti-oxidant value of any meal.