Bec Hewitt Wonder Smooth Wholegrain Interview

Bec Hewitt Wonder Smooth Wholegrain Interview

Mia Hewitt Shares Her Favourite Sandwich Recipe, Perfect for School Lunches

Ever wondered the secret to healthy lunch-boxes coming home empty? To give us a clue, Mia Hewitt, 10, daughter of Bec and Lleyton Hewitt, has shared her favourite sandwich recipe.

Guaranteed to result in smiles and full tummies that will last the whole school day, Mia's favourite sandwich combination is cheese, lettuce, pesto and salami, made on the delicious new Wonder Smooth Wholegrain bread. A quick and easy lunch for parents who want to include wholesome choices while also trying to please the fussy eaters who will often reject standard wholegrain bread.

'I love it when I open my lunch-box and Mum has made my favourite sandwich. It tastes great on new Wonder Smooth Wholegrain bread. I actually don't mind wholegrain. But this still looks and tastes like white bread. And because there are no bits, I can't even tell the difference," says Mia.

Mia is a big fan of the new Wonder Smooth Wholegrain. Along with her brother and sister, Mia recently appeared in one of her first brand campaigns for the new wholegrain bread. Full of high fibre goodness, children can enjoy delicious, fluffy and soft sandwiches, while mum can be reassured that even kids who won't normally eat wholegrain bread will love their school lunch.

Mia Hewitt's Favourite Sandwich Recipe: Salami, Cheese, Pesto and Lettuce

Serves: 1

Ingredients
2 slices Wonder Smooth Wholegrain bread
3 teaspoons pesto
1 slice tasty cheese
3 thin slices mild Hungarian salami
1/4 cup shredded lettuce

Method
1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with pesto.
2. Top one of the slices with cheese, salami and lettuce.
3. Top with remaining bread slice and cut sandwich in half.

Ava Hewitt Shares Her Favourite Way To Refuel For Her Dance Lessons

After a long day at school, kids are often hungry and on the hunt for snacks to fill their tummies before their after school activities get underway. It can sometimes be tricky to think of healthy snacks to keep them going until dinner.

Before dance class, Ava Hewitt, 6, daughter of Bec and Lleyton Hewitt, enjoys her favourite sandwich combination of chicken, cheese and mayo to keep hunger at bay.

Made with the delicious Wonder Smooth Wholegrain bread, this scrumptious sandwich is the perfect way to ensure children have enough energy for their after school activities, while still providing a wholesome snack option that they'll love.

'I'm always really hungry before my dance class, so mum makes my favourite sandwich for me to eat before my class starts. I like it when she makes it with Wonder Smooth Wholegrain bread because it doesn't have any bits and tastes just like fluffy, soft white bread," says Ava. With the goodness of wholegrains, ground smooth, new Wonder Smooth Wholegrain contains all the best bits, without the bits. Mum can be reassured that even kids who often reject wholegrain bread, will love their after school sandwich.

Ava Hewitt's Favourite Sandwich Recipe: Chicken, Cheese and Mayo Sandwich

Serves: 1

Ingredients
2 slices Wonder Smooth Wholegrain Bread
1 teaspoon soft butter or Meadow Lea margarine
1 slice tasty cheese
1/2 cup chopped skinless cooked chicken
1 1/2 tablespoons Praise Whole Egg Mayonnaise
1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional)

Method
1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter or margarine.
2. Top one slice with cheese.

3. Combine chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, then spread over the cheese.
4. Top with lettuce, then remaining bread slice. Cut sandwich in half.


Cruz Hewitt Shares His Favourite Sandwich Recipe, Perfect For Recharging After A Big Game

With footy fever in the air, kids are spending lots of time on the field or cheering on their favourite team. It's important to have some wholesome food options ready for them to refuel after a big game.

Cruz Hewitt, 8, son of Bec and Lleyton Hewitt, loves a simple ham and cheese sandwich after a big game. For parents who want to include healthy choices while also trying to please children who aren't fans of wholegrain bread, they can now make this classic sandwich using the delicious Wonder Smooth Wholegrain bread.

'I love playing footy and watching a game with my friends. It's great when mum makes my favourite sandwich for me to eat after a game. I don't like wholegrain bread because it has bits in it, but Wonder Smooth Wholegrain is fluffy and soft – just like white bread," says Cruz.

With Wonder Smooth Wholegrain, children can enjoy their favourite white bread but with the hidden goodness of wholegrains, so mums don't have to compromise on healthy sandwiches this footy finals season.

Cruz Hewitt's Favourite Ham And Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Serves: 1

Ingredients
2 slices Wonder Smooth Wholegrain Bread
1 teaspoon butter or Meadow Lea margarine
1 slice tasty cheese
50g shaved ham

Method
1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter.

2. Top one slice with cheese and ham, then top with remaining bread slice and cut sandwich in half.


Wonder Smooth Wholegrain Bread is available nationally from Coles, Woolworths and independent supermarkets. RRP: $3.30
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Interview with Bec Hewitt

Question: Why did you decide to let your three children create a video campaign for Wonder Smooth Wholegrain?

Bec Hewitt: It was something the kids wanted to do and I thought it would be a nice opportunity for them. They also really like the Wonder Smooth Wholegrain bread so it was a natural fit.


Question: Were Ava, Cruz and Mia excited to film the video?

Bec Hewitt: Yes, the kids were so excited! They loved filming the video, it was really nice for them to have a project that was just for them.


Question: What was it like being on set, when they filmed the video?

Bec Hewitt: It did bring back some memories for me and it was exciting to see them getting involved and enjoying being on set. It was also filmed at Melbourne Park which they are quite familiar with from Lleyton's tennis days.


Question: Which of your three kids, Ava, Cruz and Mia enjoyed the video process, the most?

Bec Hewitt: They all did such a good job and are all quite natural in front of the camera actually! Mia's a natural performer, Ava's so young but she did such a good job and Cruz surprisingly loved the filming.


Question: Does Ava, Cruz or Mia play tennis, regularly?

Bec Hewitt: Cruz plays regularly, the girls are more into dancing, fashion and music but Cruz loves his sport.


Question: What do you and the family like about the Wonder Smooth Wholegrain?

Bec Hewitt: The kids love that it has no bits in it. It's great that the wholegrains are ground smooth and invisible. Ava and Cruz in particular love their white bread so this is a great way to get them to make sure they have wholegrains in their diet while still letting them eat the bread they like.


Question: How do you like to eat Wonder Smooth Wholegrain?

Bec Hewitt: Cruz loves his ham and cheese, Mia loves salami, lettuce and cheese and Ava loves pulled chicken, mayo and cheese. They eat them for school lunches but also before and after their activities – dancing, football and tennis practice.


Question: What's a typical day like, for you, as a Mum?

Bec Hewitt: I'm very much a hands on mum and most of my day is spent doing the school drop off and pick up, making lunches, afterschool activities, dinner and helping with homework. I also take our dog Bux for a walk every day.


Interview by Brooke Hunter