SA scientists say pulses – not fruit and veg – have the top nutritional bang for your buck | Business Insider

Scientists at the South African Medical Research Council and the University of the Western Cape evaluated more than 100 food items from supermarket shelves and the winner is … pulses.

A 2003 government decision to improve nutrient intake by fortifying maize meal and bread flour with vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine thiamine, folic acid, iron and zinc has paid off, the scientists say in the“These fortified staple foods, which are widely consumed in South Africa, had the best nutritional value per cost within the starchy food group,” they say.

“The core food basket for low-income women consists mainly of starches , white sugar, vegetable oil, sugar beans and chicken, tea and condiments, and is not nutritionally balanced,” say the researchers. “Pulses had the best nutritional value per cost across all food groups,” said the team led by nutritionist“These foods are good sources of carbohydrates, protein, fibre and several micronutrients including iron, magnesium and potassium. Pulses may be beneficial in preventing and managing NCDs as they can potentially reduce the risk of obesity and certain cancers.

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BISouthAfrica And the methane given off by population on pulses. Will put the cows to shame. 😂🤣😆

BISouthAfrica Better than eating bugs.

BISouthAfrica Gvt should focus on domestic production and stop importing unnecessarily. Provide support to local farmers and enforce quotas for local consumption. Provide higher incentives for cost efficiency.

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