What are Margarine and Spreads?
The use of margarines and spreads
Margarines and spreads are used in a variety of ways - on toast, in sandwiches and even in cooking. There is such a wide range available, so everyone can choose exactly what they need - lower fat, dairy-free, salt-free, buttery flavour, high in polyunsaturates or monounsaturates and plant stanols.
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Baked potatoes are packed with goodness, full of fibre, potassium and vitamin C. Being baked to perfection with a portion of your favourite margarine or spread on top, many different toppings can be added. Delicious toppings, include, tuna and sweetcorn, chicken with avocado or simply cheese. |
| Mini smoked salmon bagel - a mini bagel lightly covered in a delicious margarine or spread with smoked salmon (a great source of omega 3) and a dash of cracked black pepper all adds up to a healthy and nutritious light snack. |
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Prawn and vegetable noodles. The ingredients are lightly fried in margarine or spread, to produce a delicious plate of prawn stir fried noodles with beans and peas and garnished with chives. One of the best ways to cook vegetables is to stir fry them, as it helps to maintain their nutritional value. |
| A quick but simple dish to create. Scrambled free-range eggs on warm white or wholemeal toast, lightly covered with your favourite margarine or spread. If possible, try to choose wholegrain foods as part of a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that people who eat more of these types of foods tend to have a healthier heart (Seal CJ, 2006). |
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A juicy, flaky and tender fillet of salmon grilled and served with a green salad and a lemon sauce, made with spread. A healthy meal packed with the goodness of Omega-3 & 6. |
| Cheese and Biscuits. A wholegrain biscuit topped with spread and a low fat cheese served with crunchy vegetables such as carrot and celery sticks. This makes a quick and easy snack. |
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A delicious healthy snack for any time of the day. Fruit to provide essential nutrients and one of your five-a-day portions of fruit and vegetables, and brown or wholemeal bread with spread to provide fibre and essential fatty acids that the body needs. |
| Margarines and spreads can be used widely in cooking, such as in the topping for a fruit crumble. |
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