Legume
noun
A type of plant that has special root nodes that can convert the air's nitrogen into useful nutrients, or a vegetable or seed from this kind of plant.
Beans, peas, and lentils are examples of legumes.
Often appears as...
- green legumes
- dried legumes
noun
In botany, it's a fruit that's made up of a single carpel and has seeds lined up on one side. It opens along a seam on two sides.
The typical legume is a long, rounded pod filled with seeds, such as a green bean or pea.
Often appears as...
- ripe legume
- mature legume
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of plant that has special root nodes that can convert the air's nitrogen into useful nutrients, or a vegetable or seed from this kind of plant.
Beans, peas, and lentils are examples of legumes.
Often appears as...
- green legumes
- dried legumes
noun
In botany, it's a fruit that's made up of a single carpel and has seeds lined up on one side. It opens along a seam on two sides.
The typical legume is a long, rounded pod filled with seeds, such as a green bean or pea.
Often appears as...
- ripe legume
- mature legume
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Plant Benefit
Legumes improve soil health, a reason why farmers may grow them in crop rotations.
Legumes are crucial for sustainable farming.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Variety
Legumes are versatile in cooking, used in soups, stews, salads, and more.
I'm adding lentils, a type of legume, to my soup for extra protein.
Pro Tip 3/3Nutritional Powerhouse
Legumes are praised for their high protein and fiber content, often used in vegetarian diets.
Chickpeas, a legume, make a healthy meat substitute.
Pro Tip 1/3Plant Benefit
Legumes improve soil health, a reason why farmers may grow them in crop rotations.
Legumes are crucial for sustainable farming.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Variety
Legumes are versatile in cooking, used in soups, stews, salads, and more.
I'm adding lentils, a type of legume, to my soup for extra protein.
Pro Tip 3/3Nutritional Powerhouse
Legumes are praised for their high protein and fiber content, often used in vegetarian diets.
Chickpeas, a legume, make a healthy meat substitute.
Pro Tip 1/3Plant Benefit
Legumes improve soil health, a reason why farmers may grow them in crop rotations.
Legumes are crucial for sustainable farming.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Variety
Legumes are versatile in cooking, used in soups, stews, salads, and more.
I'm adding lentils, a type of legume, to my soup for extra protein.
Pro Tip 3/3Nutritional Powerhouse
Legumes are praised for their high protein and fiber content, often used in vegetarian diets.
Chickpeas, a legume, make a healthy meat substitute.
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The human and the...
she survives in a very remote area based off of these amazing crops, legumes, a lot of traditional vegetables, and all of them are pollinated by these different wild bee species. Now, Peter grows five varieties of mango on his farm, and he actually paid for his education by growing and selling mangoes. And I really like mangoes
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How menopause affects...
sesame seeds, dried apricots, legumes and a number of fruits. And for some good news, dark chocolate contains phytoestrogens, too. So diet is one way to gain estrogens, but it's just as important to avoid things that suppress our estrogens instead,
Video examples
The human and the...
she survives in a very remote area based off of these amazing crops, legumes, a lot of traditional vegetables, and all of them are pollinated by these different wild bee species. Now, Peter grows five varieties of mango on his farm, and he actually paid for his education by growing and selling mangoes. And I really like mangoes
Video examples
How menopause affects...
sesame seeds, dried apricots, legumes and a number of fruits. And for some good news, dark chocolate contains phytoestrogens, too. So diet is one way to gain estrogens, but it's just as important to avoid things that suppress our estrogens instead,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Dean Ornish
American Educator
An Asian way of eating and living may help prevent and even reverse the progression of coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, prostate cancer and breast cancer. Incorporate more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, soy products and fish in your diet. Eat at home more with your family and friends.
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Margaret Cuomo
American Celebrity
Learning that whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables can help prevent many cancers, including cancers of the prostate, breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, lung, colon, kidney, pancreas, thyroid, gallbladder, and probably other cancer types is a powerful lesson that can have a significant impact on children's lives.
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Daphne Oz
American Celebrity
A gluten-free diet still allows you access to almost every fruit and vegetable, a variety of grains and legumes, your pick of dairy products, fresh meats and fish and a whole slew of special gluten-free delights to satisfy your pretzel-bagel-muffin-doughnut craving.
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Patrik Baboumian
Iranian Celebrity
Most people think if you are vegan you eat just green stuff, you just eat salad and lettuce and veggies the whole day... I'm eating beans, legumes, lentils and peas and rice and potatoes and a lot of things that have calories to give me the energy to do what I do.
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Marilu Henner
American Actress
Foods high in bad fats, sugar and chemicals are directly linked to many negative emotions, whereas whole, natural foods rich in nutrients - foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes - contribute to greater energy and positive emotions.
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Ilya Ilyin
Kazakhstani Athlete
It is not easy for me to digest meat. I waste too much energy in digesting meat, and that's why I get my proteins from other products. I like beans and other legume plants very much. I need a lot of 'live' products such as fruit and vegetables.
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Adam Ondra
Czechoslovakian Athlete
My diet is mostly composed of whole-grain cereals, legumes, beans, lentils. Lots of cooked, baked, or steamed vegetables. Lots of spices like curcumin or cumin that help aid digestion. Some superfoods.
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Steven Gundry
American Author
The most troublesome plant lectins are found in the hulls of grains, in beans and legumes, and the nightshade family - specifically the peels and seeds of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc.
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Nadia Giosia
Canadian Chef
Dinner is often a stew of beans or legumes, which are awesome for dieting; they give you that meaty satisfaction and both are excellent with whole grain rice or bread.
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Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
Lentils, beans, and other legumes, such as chickpeas, are all excellent sources of fiber.
Quote examples
Dean Ornish
American Educator
An Asian way of eating and living may help prevent and even reverse the progression of coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, prostate cancer and breast cancer. Incorporate more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, soy products and fish in your diet. Eat at home more with your family and friends.
Quote examples
Margaret Cuomo
American Celebrity
Learning that whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables can help prevent many cancers, including cancers of the prostate, breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, lung, colon, kidney, pancreas, thyroid, gallbladder, and probably other cancer types is a powerful lesson that can have a significant impact on children's lives.
Quote examples
Daphne Oz
American Celebrity
A gluten-free diet still allows you access to almost every fruit and vegetable, a variety of grains and legumes, your pick of dairy products, fresh meats and fish and a whole slew of special gluten-free delights to satisfy your pretzel-bagel-muffin-doughnut craving.
Quote examples
Patrik Baboumian
Iranian Celebrity
Most people think if you are vegan you eat just green stuff, you just eat salad and lettuce and veggies the whole day... I'm eating beans, legumes, lentils and peas and rice and potatoes and a lot of things that have calories to give me the energy to do what I do.
Quote examples
Marilu Henner
American Actress
Foods high in bad fats, sugar and chemicals are directly linked to many negative emotions, whereas whole, natural foods rich in nutrients - foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes - contribute to greater energy and positive emotions.
Quote examples
Ilya Ilyin
Kazakhstani Athlete
It is not easy for me to digest meat. I waste too much energy in digesting meat, and that's why I get my proteins from other products. I like beans and other legume plants very much. I need a lot of 'live' products such as fruit and vegetables.
Quote examples
Adam Ondra
Czechoslovakian Athlete
My diet is mostly composed of whole-grain cereals, legumes, beans, lentils. Lots of cooked, baked, or steamed vegetables. Lots of spices like curcumin or cumin that help aid digestion. Some superfoods.
Quote examples
Steven Gundry
American Author
The most troublesome plant lectins are found in the hulls of grains, in beans and legumes, and the nightshade family - specifically the peels and seeds of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc.
Quote examples
Nadia Giosia
Canadian Chef
Dinner is often a stew of beans or legumes, which are awesome for dieting; they give you that meaty satisfaction and both are excellent with whole grain rice or bread.
Quote examples
Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
Lentils, beans, and other legumes, such as chickpeas, are all excellent sources of fiber.
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