Legumes

9.1 Introduction Legumes are the edible seeds of the bean and pea family - plant with pods. Legumes are inexpensive. Legumes can grow almost anywhere and feature in many traditional cuisines. 9.2 Legumes and nutrition Legumes are a very good source of ~ protein ~ slowly digested starch ~ dietary fibre (especially soluble fibre) Legumes are a good source of ~ the vitamins thiamin and niacin, ~ the minerals iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium Most legumes contain very little fat ~ soybeans are the exception ~ soybeans are about 20% fat ~ most of the fat in soy is polyunsaturated fat Quick Question

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Quick Question

Legumes are a good source of

Slowly digested starch
Protein
Saturated fat

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