12/08/2009

Legumes properties


Under the generic term vegetable seeds is known to dry, clean and healthy, separated from the pod, from plants of the legume family, which have been among the first crops grown by humanity. Its history goes back to the Neolithic period when man passed from the stage of hunting and gathering fruits spontaneous phase of food production through their work. Legumes have been for centuries a staple in the Mediterranean, northern Africa, in Mexico, Central America, Middle East and China.

They are a food that does not have to fatten or to be excluded on a diet to lose weight if cooked properly, with them being able to prepare highly nutritious meals, low calorie and also cheap and very tasty. Lack of time and new culinary trends they had been relegated to oblivion a little but the new kitchen is claimed in the present. Nutritionists recommend eating vegetables once or twice a week.

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