As with all diets, take good advice before you embark on one, and make sure that you are taking in the right balance of nutrients. Cheese is a good source of protein , calcium , zinc and vitamin B12. But it has no carbohydrate or fibre and is a very poor source of iron . New vegetarians should be wary of too high a consumption of cheese as it is a major source of saturated fat and can lead to high cholesterol levels. All the pulses are high in protein , the soya bean being the best source of quality protein.
Pulses also contain carbohydrate , some vitamins and minerals .