VEGAN LUNCHES TO KEEP YOU FULL OF BEANS

WITH veganism one of the biggest healthy eating trends of 2017, supermarkets have launched a variety of vegan lunch options. Harley Street dietitian Noor Al-Refae picks three of the best...

MARKS AND SPENCER SUPER GREEN SANDWICH, £2.60

Per pack: Calories, 340; saturated fat, 1.1g; sugar, 3.6g; fibre, 6.4g; protein, 13g; salt, 1.08g MINTED edamame and

crushed pea sandwich with spinach on brown chia and linseed bread.

EXPERT VERDICT: Edamame — or soya beans — peas, spinach, linseeds and chia seeds are all useful sources of B vitamins (important for a healthy nervous system) which can end up being in short supply if you don’t eat animal products.

TASTE TEST: If you like mushy peas, then you’ll love this.

PRET A MANGER SUPER GREENS AND REDS SANDWICH, £2.99

Per pack: Calories, 449; saturated fat, 5.7g; sugar, 6.3g; fibre, 9.8g; protein, 11.8g; salt, 0.6g

AVOCADO, red pepper and spinach with a red pepper, cherry tomato and black olive tapenade in malted grain bread.

EXPERT VERDICT: Avocado is a source of monounsaturated fats, which help lower LDL cholesterol. Spinach is a good source of iron and vitamin K, vital for bone health and blood clotting, while the peppers and tomatoes are rich in vitamin C.

TASTE TEST: Bland, but the spicy tapenade provides a flavour boost.

SOUPOLOGIE CURRIED SWEET POTATO SOUP, £2.50 AT ASDA

Per 400g serving: Calories, 264; saturated fat, 8g; sugar, 10g; fibre, 7.6g; protein, 4g; salt, 1g

SWEET potato soup with coconut and cacao.

EXPERT VERDICT: The sweet potato provides 82 per cent of your vitamin A, plus vitamin C and potassium (for heart health). The coconut flakes supply manganese, for strong bones.

TASTE TEST: Authentic flavour and silky texture.