Nutrition Facts
Lentils and potatoes (with skin) are nutritious, providing protein, fibre, B vitamins, and other essential minerals like iron, zinc, and selenium.
Cook lentils with choice of diced vegetables in a low-salt, low-sugar sauce. Roast potato slices in rapeseed oil, and serve with green leafy vegetables for added nutrition. If ready made look for minimally processed option.
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://azminanutrition.com/project/vegan-savvy/ ↩︎
- https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/vegetarian-vegan-plant-based-diet.html ↩︎
The Plant-Based Diet 