the definitive guide to salad – part 5 legumes

February 8th, 2010 admin

I’ve always been a little unclear of the correct terminology for lentils and peas and their friends. So I thought I’d take the time and look it up. Apparently the legume family includes alfalfa, clover (no wonder sheep love it), peas, beans, lentils, lupins, soy, chickpeas and peanuts. According to Wikipedia legumes are the only types of plant that are able to take in nitrogen from the atmosphere and turn it into protein. So they tend to have a higher protein content than other non-legume plants, which makes them an excellent option for anyone looking to boost their protein intake without relying on animal sources. It also makes them a perfect addition …


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