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legume

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


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

From Science Daily

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.

From Science Daily

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.

From Science Daily

Cysteine occurs naturally in many protein-rich foods, including meat, dairy, legumes, and nuts.

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Queer people even have their own rom-coms now, with their own dedicated spaces for jokes that don’t involve canned legumes!

From Salon