Nuts, Beans, Seeds

• What is the nutritional value of beans and pulses?

  • LBV Proteins - Missing one or more of the essential amino acids and should be eaten together
  • High in Fibre
• What is the nutritional value of nuts?

  • LBV Protein
  • Monosaturated fat (helps lower cholesterol)
  • Essential fatty acids
  • High in salt
• What is the nutritional value of seeds?

  • LBV Protein
  • B group vitamins
  • Calcium
  • Iron
• Nutritional value of soya:

  • HBV Protein
  • Dietary Fibre
  • B vitamins
• Positives and Negatives: including nuts, seeds, beans+pulses, alternative proteins in the diet:

  positives:

  • easy storage (long shelf life)
  • low in fat
  • some count towards 5 a day
  • suitable for dietary requirements e.g lactose intolerant
  • can be used in meals at any time of the day
  • high in dietary fibre

  negatives:

  • nut allergies - anaphylaxis
  • can be high in salt
• What is Protein Complementation?

  Protein complementation is when two LBV proteins are eaten together. By eating two LBV proteins in the same meal, you can make up for the lacking amino acids in each, therefore giving yourself a meal with a high biological value.

  e.g beans on toast