Health Benefits and Culinary Approaches to Increase Intake Much evidence supports the health benefits of consuming a plant-based diet and increasing the intake of legumes. A high intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (beans), nuts...
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Bulgur Benefits LeThis Middle Eastern staple sounds more exotic than it is; bulgur is what’s left after wheat kernels have been steamed, dried, and crushed. This cereal grain has been a food staple for years because it offers an inexpensive...
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Lentils Benefits Lentils are part of the legume family. Lentils are seeds of a plant whose botanical name is Lens esculent. They grow in pods That contain either one or two lentil seeds that are round, oval, or heart-shaped disks. Lentils are a...
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