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Pulses for Weight Control

Legumes are the pods of plants from the Fabaceae (leguminosae) family and include alfalfa, clover, lupin, peas, peanuts, green beans, chickpeas, broad beans and soybeans and lentils. Pulses are legumes that are harvested for their dry grain, hence the common … Continue reading

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