Nutrition Facts
Lentils, spinach, white mushrooms, and whole wheat pasta are nutritious foods rich in protein, iron, B vitamins, zinc, and selenium1. Cook the ingredients, add your favourite plant-based vegan tomato sauce and cook/season to taste. If the sauce is shop-bought, check the label for a low salt, and sugar content.
For added nutrition serve with roasted broccoli which contains calcium, B vitamins, choline, and vitamin C (which supports iron absorption).
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
The Plant-Based Diet 