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Sandwiches are a great lunch, an easy way to get in protein, carbohydrates and vegetables in a easy to make meal.
But they can get a bit boring if you have the same chicken and salad every day so here are some good ideas to keep things interesting...
Sandwich Ideas Drain 90g can of tuna in spring water and put in a little bowl. Mix in 2 teaspoons of extra light sour cream and a teaspoon of sweet chilli sauce. Put this in a sandwich with a little low fat grated cheese. This makes a really nice toasted sandwich. Serve with a side salad.
Shaved ham, mustard pickle, lettuce and tomato
Cottage cheese with chives and a boiled, mashed egg mixed together.
Tomato relish, chicken, edam cheese, lettuce and beetroot (blot with paper towel to stop it making bread soggy)
Bulk your sandwiches up with lots of salad veges to help contribute towards your 3 vegetable serves a day. To keep it interesting, vary what kind of bread you use. Use wholegrain bread, but try pitas and also bread rolls.
Tuna Wrap / Ham Wrap
1 packet of wrap breads of your choice.
Philadelphia low fat cream cheese
185g can tuna OR shredded ham
Grated carrot
Alfaalfa sprouts
Lettuce
Sweet Chilli or BBQ sauce
Lay a flatbread out and spread a wide strip of Philadelphia low fat cream cheese onto the bread. Place on lettuce, grated carrot and sprouts. Drain the can of tuna and place evenly down centre of bread. Squeeze on either sweet chilli or BBQ sauce. To roll the bread, take the edge of the bread closest to you and press together as you roll, compressing the fillings.
Chickpea and Orange Couscous Salad
1 ½ cups liquid chicken stock
1 ½ cups instant couscous
1 cup chickpeas (buy in a can and drain liquid)
2 oranges peeled and cut into bite size pieces
¼ cup currants
3 slices of ham cut in bite sized pieces.
½ red onion diced
Dressing
½ cup plain lowfat yoghurt
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Bring chicken stock to the boil in a small pan. Take off heat, add the couscous and cover to let the couscous absorb the liquid. After ten minutes, add the remaining ingredients and mix through. Make up the dressing by mixing ingredients together. Stir through the couscous. This lasts for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Corn Fritters
Serves 4
410g can creamed corn
1 teaspoon garlic
½ cup self raising flour
¼ cup milk
1 egg
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined. Grease an fry pan with a little oil and heat. Cook large spoonfuls of mixture over a low heat for around 3 minutes each side. Serve will grilled tomatoes, sliced avocado and Tegal chicken bacon.
Apple, Cinnamon and Bran Muffins
These muffins are great for when you feel like something healthy but tasty. They’re high in fibre and are really filling.
In a large bowl mix:
1 cup wholemeal flour
1 cup wheatgerm
1 cup bran
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 t baking soda & baking powder In a med size bowl add and warm:
2T golden syrup
1 cup trim milk
Combine wet and dry ingredients then add:
1 cup grated apple
1 cup sultanas (optional)
Fill muffin tins and bake for approx 20 mins at 190 degrees celsius.
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carbohydrates and vegetables in a easy to make meal. 
Shaved ham, mustard pickle, lettuce and tomato
Tuna Wrap / Ham Wrap 
1 ½ cups liquid chicken stock
Serves 4