Kamie's Tip of the Week:

If you're like me, then you love the simple things in life. One of those simply delicious things to me is a grilled cheese sandwich. Yum! But not just ANY grilled cheese sandwich, I'm talking about a sandwich that makes your mouth water and makes your body smile :) Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces of whole grain bread
• 1/8 cup shredded cheese (whichever flavor you like best)
• A few slices of onions
• 1Tbsp vegetable oil
• Note: You'll need a toaster oven

You'll notice I didn't include butter. Why? Because you don't need it if you follow these instructions: 

1. Cover the toaster oven tray with tin foil (if you don't have a toaster oven, this may work in a conventional oven, but I've never tried it).
2. Place the bread on the tray (with the slices side by side). Sprinkle an even amount of the cheese on each slice of bread.
3. Toast the bread until it is as toasty as you like (may take longer to toast because of the moisture in the cheese).
4. While the bread is toasting, saute the onions in oil in a small frying pan. 
5. Add the onions on top of one slice of toasted bread, then place the other slice on top. 

And there you have it! A deliciously nutritious grilled cheese sandwich, or should I say toasted cheese sandwich? It's best if you cook up some tomato soup and dip away!

So why is this healthier for you? 1) We changed the type of fat from saturated fat (in the butter) to unsaturated fat (in the oil). Unsaturated fat is much better for your heart and arteries (meaning it is less likely to cause heart disease). 2) We added onion, which has Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. 3) The whole grain bread is also a source of fiber and is enriched with several of the B Vitamins.4) If you also eat the tomato soup, you can get even more Vitamin C and some Vitamin A and Iron!

Enjoy!

-Kamie