Beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants. Broad beans, also called fava beans, in their wild state the size of a small fingernail, were gathered in Afghanistan and the Himalayan foothills.
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Beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants. Broad beans, also called fava beans, in their wild state the size of a small fingernail, were gathered in Afghanistan and the Himalayan foothills.
Beans, also known as legumes, are in the vegetable category of food, there is almost 14,000 species of beans.
Some Doctors suggest combining them for a complete protein for a substitute for meat.
Common Types of Beans
Adzuki beans, Anasazi beans, Black beans, Black-eyed peas, Chickpeas, Edamame, Fava beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Mung Beans, Red kidney beans, Soy Beans