Liven up your daily bread

In the following video nutritionist Fiona Hunter offers her tips for easy, nutritious meals that are set to become family favourites

Striking a balance between work and home life can be tricky. In fact in a busy modern world, it’s hard to stick to a routine meaning important things such as meals can often be neglected. And now new research commissioned by the Flour Advisory Board has revealed the extent of this with 46% of adults skipping meals because of a lack of time or by putting others needs first.

It is essential to make sure you maintain a healthy balanced diet, as it gives you the energy to get through the day. A nutritious breakfast and lunch will keep you going and make sure you have enough energy to accomplish all your tasks.

But how can you avoid the same boring cheese sandwich without taking up even more of your precious time?

Well there are many delicious recipes you can make with bread and the nation’s favourite staple is naturally low in sugar and salt, enriched with calcium and is a good source of protein and fibre. There are also 2000 varieties; not just sliced white!

So now is the time to give it the filling it deserves, liven up the lunchbox and make sure both you and your children have something to look forward to.

In the following video, nutritionist Fiona Hunter, shows you how to create some healthy and exciting recipes for breakfast and lunch. And if after becoming a hit with your kids, there is any bread left over then why not make some delicious evening meals with the leftovers?