HEALTHY LUNCHES FOR HEALTHY LIVES
by Laura Pasetta

Fresh Raspberries & Peanut butter Sandwich

This delicious, very berry, sandwich was a real hit in our test kitchen! It even appealed to those that ordinarily won’t eat a regular PB&J sandwich.

Shopping List
• Nut butter, peanut, almond, or cashew.
• Raspberry jam, 100% pure fruit
• Maple syrup, 100% pure
• Vanilla extract
• Fresh raspberries
• Whole wheat bread

Makes:
2 Servings

Ingredients:
¼ cup Smooth, Peanut Butter
2 Tablespoons Raspberry jam, 100% pure fruit
½ teaspoon Maple syrup, 100% pure
½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Raspberries, fresh

Method:
• Mix together peanut butter, syrup, vanilla and raspberry jam until well blended.
• Spread nut butter mixture on both top and bottom pieces of bread.
• Press fresh raspberries into spread.
• Press sandwich gently together (this will keep berries from falling out).

Options:
Try using other types of nut butters like: almond, or cashew. Mixing in cream cheese to give this recipe a creamer flavor.

Health Notes:
Raspberries not only are loaded with flavor, they also contain and excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and anti-oxidants.


Copyright © 2006 by Alyna Personalized Entertainment, LLC.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

For Laura Pasetta, good health isn't just a career; it's a way of life. A former health club owner, wife and mother of two daughters, the heart of her passion is the core belief that people of any age or gender - from infants to seniors - can benefit from healthy living. Her simple, holistic approach to health has fostered expertise in a variety of fields, including: physical fitness, aqua aerobics, yoga, infant massage, organic gardening, cooking, and herbal medicine.

Laura's primary goal has always been to inspire others with her fun approach to healthy living. Based on the principles of simplicity and health, Laura has shared her knowledge with hundreds of clients through her many classes: Low Fat Cooking, Meal Planning Made Easy, Vegetarian Delights, Healthy Lunches For Kids, Kids Cooking and Organic Gardening.

Laura's first DVD The Visual Guide: How To Make A Healthy Lunch For Kids, is now available. This groundbreaking DVD is packed with valuable information every parent needs to know about nutrition, maintaining a balanced diet and the importance of meal presentation. Plus, you also get a full-color recipe booklet with each DVD that's full of quick and easy recipe ideas sure to please even the pickiest palate. All recipes have been kid-tested and approved by parents, too! The booklet also includes lunch box theme ideas as seen on the DVD. Your children will never turn up their noses at a sack lunch again!

For FREE Recipes and more details about Laura's wonderful DVD, The Visual Guide: How To Make A Healthy Lunch For Kid, visit her website at www.thevisualguide.com. Laura can also be contacted by email at laura@thevisualguide.com.



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