Serve fruits and vegetables raw whenever possible. Nutritionally speaking eating legumes makes sense. Legumes, such as lentils and beans, are r ich in folate and fiber and are excellent sources of protein. When grains like rice, corn, wheat or barley are served with legumes in the same meal or in the same day, a complete protein is created. Small amounts of milk, eggs, or cheese will also complete the protein in legumes.
Protein supports normal growth and development.
Legumes also have little or no fat and are an inexpensive source of vitamins and other nutrients.