What are legumes and how do I prepare them?

Legumes lower your LDL cholesterol, what helps to keep your blood vessels healthy. They also contain protein, a lot of fiber, iron and other beneficial nutrients. That is why it is recommended to eat legumes every week. Legumes are also a good meat substitute.

What are legumes?

For this advice we mean legumes: brown, white and black beans, capuchins, lapwing beans (borlotti), lima beans, lentils, chickpeas, split peas, kidney beans and soybeans.
For this advice we mean legumes: brown, white and black beans, capuchins, lapwing beans (borlotti), lima beans, lentils, chickpeas, split peas, kidney beans and soya beans.