3 quick and easy health-boosting spread recipes

Snacking is a habit everyone has in common. However, it doesn't always have to be bad. Granted, it's much easier to nibble on something out of a packet but it's not really good for you, is it?

So, as compiled from Get The Gloss, here are three quick and easy spread on recipes - complete with all the nutritional info - that'll help you stay away from the processed goods and get you closer to acing your health game.

They can make for a scrumptious light lunch or a quick snack to top up your nutrients for the day. All you have to do is blitz the ingredients together with a drizzle of oil for a mere 30 seconds and serve on flat or rye bread.

1. Spinach and cashew


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Spinach is rich in vitamin C while cashew nuts are high in protein. Therefore, pairing the two together makes for a delicious, immune-boosting spread.

Serves: 1

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

85g spinach leaves, steamed and squeezed to remove excess moisture

60g cashew nuts

1⁄2 tsp grated nutmeg

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutritional info per serving:

Kcals 373, Fat 29g, Saturated fat 6g, Carbohydrates 10.5g, Sugar 2.5g, Sodium 34mg, Fibre 3.5g, Protein 15g, Cholesterol 0mg.

2. Avocado and feta

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Avocados contain essential nutrients such as folate, potassium, and magnesium. They are also high in monounsaturated fats, thought to play a role in reversing insulin resistance to regulate blood sugar levels. Feta, on the other hand, provides calcium for bone health.

Serves: 1-2

Prep time: 5-10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 avocado, peeled and pitted

30g feta

11⁄2 tbsp coriander leaves

freshly ground black pepper

Nutritional info per serving:

Kcals 187, Fat 18g, Saturated fat 5g, Carbohydrates 1.5g, Sugar 0.5g, Sodium 154mg, Fibre 3.5g, Protein 4g, Cholesterol 10.5mg.

3. Tofu and olive


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Tofu is made up of all the eight essential amino acids. These acids form the building blocks of protein, vital for cell renewal. Olives add antioxidant benefits along with anti- inflammatory polyphenols.

Serves: 2-3


Prep time: 5-10 minutes

Ingredients:

140g (5oz) tofu, broken into chunks

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 lemon, juice and rind

30g (1oz) olives, pitted and sliced

10g (1⁄4oz) walnuts

30g (1oz) cherry tomatoes, halved

2 spring onions, sliced 1⁄4 tsp dried chilli

1⁄4 tsp turmeric

Nutritional info per serving:

Kcals 132, Fat 10.5g, Saturated fat 1.5g, Carbohydrates 2g, Sugar 1.5g, Sodium 140mg, Fibre 1.7g, Protein 7g, Cholesterol 0mg.

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