Nutrition Facts
Bananas1 are a good source of natural sugar for energy, and they contain vitamins B1, B6, C, potassium, and magnesium. Walnuts contain protein, omega-3 ALA, iron, a range of B vitamins, and zinc. Wholemeal bread offers protein, iron, calcium, B vitamins, zinc, and selenium.
For more information about nutrients in plant foods view the nutrition table.
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Plant-Based Diets
Key Headlines from the British Dietetic Association
Good for The Planet: In the UK, it is estimated that well-planned, completely plant-based, or vegan, diets need just one third of the fertile land, fresh water and energy of the typical British ‘meat-and-dairy’ based diet.
Good for Health: Plant-based eating is recognised as an intervention to improve health outcomes. They could reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and some cancers and may help you manage your weight.
Nutrition: Plant-based diets rich in beans, nuts, seeds, fruit and vegetables, whole grains (such as oats, barley and quinoa) and minimally processed foods can provide all the nutrients needed for good health (with the exception of B12).
Sources
- https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/vegetarian-vegan-plant-based-diet.html ↩︎
- https://azminanutrition.com/project/vegan-savvy/ ↩︎
Footnotes
The Plant-Based Diet 