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By Sheil Shukla
Published 2022
Nutrient | Importance | Sources | Recipes and Additional Details |
Protein | Fundamental building block for the growth and maintenance of DNA and cells, immune health | Legumes (lentils, chickpeas), nuts, seeds, soy products, whole grains | Chhole, Hearty Masālā Khichadi, Mattar Tofu |
Omega-3 fatty acids | Brain health | Chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, supplements (algae source) | Gājjar No Halvo Baked Oatmeal |
Iron | Essential for blood production | Beans, dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains | Kale and Broccoli Pudlā, Rājmā |
Iodine | Thyroid health | Iodized salt, supplements | |
Calcium | Bone health | Calcium-set tofu, fortified plant-based milks, greens, spinach | Pālak Tofu, Sunflower Sāg with Black-Eyed Peas and Corn |
Vitamin D | Bone health | Fortified plant-based milks, sunlight | Supplements are generally recommended, particularly where sunlight is not very plentiful. |
Vitamin B12 | Red blood cell formation, nervous system health | Fortified foods (nutritional yeast and plant-based milks) | Fortified foods, such as nutritional yeast and plant-based milks, are not fully reliable sources, so supplements are highly recommended. |
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