Nutrition Facts
Beans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and avocado provide protein, iron, and B vitamins, while walnuts and pumpkin seeds also offer Omega-3 ALA, zinc, and choline. Bell peppers enhance iron absorption with vitamin C.
Add your favourite minimally processed plant-based dressing. Pairs well with romaine lettuce leaves, and a jacket potato. You can also add other salad veg like tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and salad onions.
For more information on the health benefits and nutrients found in plant foods.
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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://azminanutrition.com/project/vegan-savvy/ ↩︎
- https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/vegetarian-vegan-plant-based-diet.html ↩︎
The Plant-Based Diet 