Legumes are a sustainable, fast-growing food crop of plants from the Fabaceae family, also known as the Leguminosae family. Most legumes like beans and peanuts grow underground. However, a few...
Category: Legumes
The main difference between nuts and legumes is in their respective nutritional profiles, number of seeds, and their ability to crack open by themselves or not. Another notable difference between...
Legumes are the edible parts of a Fabaceae plant. The Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family has over 20,000 varieties and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Legumes are an amazing food!...
It is a common misconception that vegan or vegetarian diets are lacking in protein. The average recommended protein intake ranges from 40 to 60 grams. Legumes are little protein powerhouses...
Legumes contain galacto-oligosaccharides which are quickly fermented by gut bacteria, causing gas, bloating and the urge to release gas. Or put simply, the bacteria in the legumes cause you to...
Legumes provide host of nutrients, and are naturally low in fat. Nutrients such as iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc are prevalent in legumes. As plant foods, they are...