Weight Loss Recipe: Apple & Tuna Sandwich

Lean protein is your diet is essential to weight loss and weight maintenance. Fish is an excellent source of lean protein as it is lower in fat that red meats.

Long term weight loss isn't about hunger, misery and crash dieting. It's a whole new way of learning to prepare nutritious food that your body needs and enjoys. "Apple & Tuna Sandwich" is one of a range of hunger fighting, low fat recipes to assist you keep your weight under control. This irresistible, no-hassle meal will help you reach your weight-loss goals - while making mealtime a real treat.

APPLE TUNA SANDWICH

Makes 3 servings.

Ingredients

1 can tuna in water drained
1 small apple chopped
¼ cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. honey
6 slices whole wheat bread
lettuce leaves

Directions

Combine and mix the tuna, apple, yogurt, mustard and honey. Spread ½ cup of the mixture on three bread slices. Top each slice of bread with lettuce and remaining bread. Cut sandwiches in half or as desired.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories 302, Fat 5g, Carbohydrates 45g, Protein 21g.

About the Author:
Kim Beardsmore M.B.A., B.Sc. (Biochemistry) writes for the online weight loss, health & fitness magazine Weight Loss Health. For free resources, tips and healthy recipes to help you lose weight and gain energy, visit weight-loss-health.com.au
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