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Legumes are among the most nutritious of foods.
They are high in complex carbohydrates, low in fat, have no cholesterol, and are packed with fiber - an element most American diets lack. Compared to other plant foods, they contain more protein, iron, and the B-complexes including folate, another widespread nutritional deficiency. They are high in potassium and a good source of calcium. But rich nutrition is only part of the bean story. Bioscientists are recognizing that there's a veritable medicine chest in the bean pot.