5BEST OF THE MEAT SUBSTITUTES

SOME meat alternatives contain ultra-processed ingredients, linked to obesity. Here, Sophie Medlin, of City Dietitians in London, suggests five healthier plant-based options.

Better Nature Organic Tempeh Mince, 170g, £3.29 fodabox.com Per 100g: Calories, 172; saturated fat, 1.6g; protein, 17g; fibre, 6.1g; sugar, 0.6g; salt, 0.1g THERE are just four ingredients here — soya beans, fermented with a tempeh culture (a dried fungus), water and cider vinegar. Tempeh can taste bland but is a good source of muscle-building protein — you’ll get 14g in a 85g portion, and 5.2g of gut-friendly fibre.

Niru Banana Blossom, 540g, £2, ocado.com Per 100g: Calories, 11; saturated fat, 0g; protein, 0.8g; fibre, 2.2g; sugar, 0g; salt, 0.7g BANANA blossom has a flaky texture that’s perfect for curries and stir-fries. Low in calories, the recommended 110g serving will count as one of your five a day and provides 8 per cent of your daily fibre.

Clive’s Nut Roast, 280g, £5.25, waitrose.com Per 100g: Calories, 186; saturated fat, 1.7g; protein, 4g; fibre, 4.3g; sugar, 7g; salt, 0.7g THE nuts and seeds, including Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin and flax seeds, supply useful nutrients, such as polyphenols — compounds containing antioxidants and heart-friendly fats. But there’s only 4g of muscle-building protein per 100g so you may not feel full.

Eat Wholesome Pulled Jackfruit Spiced Beef-Style, 300g, £3, ocado.com Per 100g: Calories, 151; saturated fat, 6g; protein, 2g; fibre, 15.8g; sugar, 2.2g; salt, 0.2g COOKED jackfruit is a good source of fibre and rich in antioxidant carotenoids, thought to help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. But the coconut milk in this is quite high in saturated fat.

Biona Quinoa Mini Burgers, 195g, £4.30, ocado.com Per 100g: Calories, 246; saturated fat, 1.8g; protein, 7.3g; fibre, 4.5g; sugar, 3g; salt, 1.3g THE main ingredient here is quinoa, a high-fibre grain that contains all the essential amino acids we need for strong muscles and a healthy nervous system. These burgers are also quite high in heart-friendly unsaturated fats.