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I have a bit of a phobia / extreme dislike of sweet foods going on to savoury food – prime examples of this are Pineapple on Gammon, Pineapple on burgers or pineapple on pizza – ie Hawaiian pizza – ewwww why would you mix these two together? One is a sweet fruit and one is a pizza – it is WRONG to mix these!

Nonetheless, after having this rant with one of my colleagues they have kindly informed me that Pineapple is a great help with digestion, it is a is diuretic and is a natural cleanser, removing toxins from the body. So eating a pineapple a day keeps the doctor away – however please don’t eat it with a pizza because it is wrong!

I am not a stingy or tight person – I don’t mind paying a little bit more just as long as I get better quality for it. When my boyfriend and I were doing our weekly shop in ASDA I came across the chunky meat section, now me being a sucker for a bargain had a nosey inside the fridge. There was a huge slab of meat for a very reasonable price – it was one of those ready cooked ones so all you had to do is cut bits off every time.

The surprising thing was – this huge chunk of meat was about the same price as cooked processed ham which you get pre-sliced. In my opinion the chunky slab of meat was 10 TIMES better than the processed ham – and you get more for your money. So the trick is to shop around and make sure you get the best deal!

Can you remember all of the different advertising slogans you have heard all over the years? One of my favourites is a Shreddies Breakfast cereal TV advert which is where they claim that having Shreddies in the morning locks up hunger until lunch and “hunger” is a monster which gets locked up until dinner time.

My point is it is always good to have a healthy breakfast, when you are asleep you are still burning calories therefore you need to make sure you start the new day in great shape. Having a healthy breakfast then means you are more likely to have a healthy sandwich at lunch time as you are not ravenous and less likely to choose some fast food of vast quantity!

Choose the healthy option – we don’t want to be the obese generation!

When I used to work in Manchester city centre, there was a butty shop called Take 5 and it made the best sandwiches in the world. On offer there were butties pre made that morning in the fridge (I don’t know about you but I don’t like butties that have been chilled – they are not as good as fresh room temperature ones) and then there is a counter where they make them fresh for you with all the ingredients you could ask for!

My favourite was the Ham salad – boring you may think – however the ham was gorgeous and thick and I would have all the trimmings and salad cream on top – yum. It would fill me up until tea time and that is what you need a good sandwich to do otherwise you will be snacking on junk food all afternoon rather than being healthy and waiting for your tea!

If you overdid it on the festive snacks at Christmas, and are now paying the price and trying to shift those pesky extra pounds, you’ll probably be trying your best to eat as healthily as possible.
Just because you’re on a diet doesn’t mean that you have to starve yourself- you still need to make sure that you’re not depriving yourself of essential nutrients, especially if you lead a busy lifestyle.
Sandwiches are a great way of enjoying a healthy lunch and not feeling hungry 10 minutes.
Rather than white bread, opt for brown or granary, and choose healthy fillings like chicken, salad, tuna and ham. However, try not to indulge in too many of the same types of sandwiches, as you’re likely to get bored and reach for the nearest bar of chocolate- putting all your hard work to waste!

If you’ve been watching the news recently, you can’t failed to have seen the results of a recent survey, which have shown that an alarming number of children take a very unhealthy packed lunch to schoold with them every day.
Getting a balanced diet and eating nutritious food is vital for all of us, and even more so for growing children. However, the current economic climate has meant that many parents are having to make cutbacks, and simply can’t afford to fill their children’s lunch boxes with lots of fancy foods.
Sandwiches are integral part of a packed lunch, and getting the balance right between nutritious and delicious needn’t be expensive.
Instead of packing jam or chocolate spread sandwiches, garnish bread with salad, tomatoes and cucumber, a finish with a low fat high protein meat such as chicken.
If you find that your child is struggling to eat their sandwiches, cut them into fun shapes and give them something to look forward to at lunchtime!

Man surveys have shown that many people are so snowed under with their workload that they just don’t have time to take a proper lunch break.
However, even if you are extremely busy, it’s still important that you in, in order to keep your energy levels up during the afternoon.
A simple sandwich is perfect for lunch- particularly brown bread, as the carbs release their energy slowly throughout the afternoon.
If you’re unlucky enough to have to eat lunch at your desk, you’ll need a sandwich that isn’t too messy to eat, as you won’t want all your important documents to be smeared with butter!
Ham sandwiches are perfect for the office- add a cheese slice, salad or mayonnaise for a little extra flavour.
Making your sandwiches at home then taking a packed lunch into work is also a great way of saving money, as you won’t be tempted to buy expensive sandwiches from the canteen or local butty van!

When you pay a visit to your local deli, you’re sure to be presented with a fantastic choice of different types of breads to choose from.
Baps, bagels and baguettes are three of the most popular breads, and all three can be filled with a mouth watering variety of yummy ingredients.
Baps are great when you just want a simple, standard sandwich which can be eaten on the go and has no frills!
For a little more taste, go for a bagel. The only problem with bagels is that some fillings, particularly mayonnaise, can be tricky to eat without spilling everywhere!
Baguettes are often bigger than baps and bagels, so opt for one of these if you’re feeling particularly peckish!

The weather’s freezing and we’re all looking for ways to warm ourselves up, and give our bodies a little extra fuel!
A hot toasted sandwich is the perfect way of warming yourself up and keeping you full for hours.
With toasted sandwiches and paninis, the options really are endless and you can stuff your sandwich full of your favourite foods!
Bacon, cheese, ham, chicken and steak are are popular toasted sandwich fillings, and even if you’re on a diet after over-indulging over the festive period there are a range of low fat and low calories fillings to opt for.
So, give your belly a little winter warmer an stuff yourself silly whilst you can still cover up!!

Christmas is getting closer and closer, and as is tradition, and my team at work went to the nearest pub for lunch yesterday. We had a lot to chose from, both the standard and ‘festive’ menu, and I settled for a turkey baguette with gravy and chips.

The turkey and gravy were lovely, but the baguette… well. It wasn’t the best. And the chips definateley let the meal down (so I won’t talk about them). But the bread is key to any sandwich.

A baguette is quite a big sarnie at the best of times, but when it’s not as warm as it could be, and the edges are just that bit over-cooked… This is why the best sarnie is the one you make at home.