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legume

[leg-yoom, li-gyoom] / ˈlɛg yum, lɪˈgyum /


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Unprocessed or minimally processed foods include items such as fresh fruit, legumes, or plain yogurt.

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If these modifications can be applied to other cereals, it may ultimately be possible to breed wheat, maize, or rice capable of fixing nitrogen on their own, similar to legumes.

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The work is among the first studies to apply archaeological DNA techniques to legumes.

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The vegan plan included fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans, while the Mediterranean plan featured fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, low-fat dairy, and extra-virgin olive oil.

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It is a key component of protein synthesis and is abundant in protein-rich foods like meat, dairy products, and legumes such as beans and lentils.

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