Who has never been tempted by a toast spread with pâté or a breadstick dipped in an appetizing-looking spread? Nobody, of course. But whoever says that spreads and pates always ruin a balanced diet is wrong. Thanks to the diversity of products available today, it is possible to find – and, above all, prepare – delicious and balanced spreads and pâtés , to use as an alternative to the more traditional ones that are available in supermarkets. Prepare your own pâtés and spreads by combining healthy foods . Some of them are superfoods, rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals, healthy fats and proteins. The spreads and pates: Are good options for light meals, to have a snack alone or with friends, at family gatherings or with friends; Are easy and quick to prepare; Accompany any type of bread, toast, breadsticks or vegetable sticks (carrots, cucumbers or celery, for example). Try the suggestions of our nutritionists Alexandra Lima , Maria Inês Cardoso , Raquel Barbosa , Simone Fernandes and Tiago Morim . Meet the nutrition clinical team from Hospital da Luz network.