Evidence shows that micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are essential for helping fight infections. Vitamins A, B, C, D and E and the minerals selenium, iron and zinc have been found to be particularly beneficial to supporting immune function.
Below are two different plant based meal plans, created by our team of dietitians. These dishes offer a nutritious and affordable way to load up on your key nutrients.
| Meal | Ingredients | Nutrients |
| Breakfast | | - Fibre, protein, vitamin C, D, B1, B2, B3 & B1
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| Morning snack | - Marmite on crackers with cheese and dried apricots
- Yoghurt with banana and cashew nuts
| - Vitamin B6, calcium, iron, potassium, fibre
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| Lunch | | - Fibre, protein, vitamins B6, A, C & E, zinc, magnesium, folate
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| Afternoon snack | | - Selenium, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A
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| Dinner | | - Protein, fibre, folate, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamins C, B1 & B3, selenium
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