The Power of Beans and Legumes
Beans and legumes have been a dietary staple for centuries, offering a rich source of protein, vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, and dietary fibre. Long cherished by various cultures around the world for their versatility, affordability, and nutritional value, it’s not surprising that almost all national dietary guidelines recommend the regular consumption of legumes and pulses.
Our current food system faces numerous interconnected crises, including the unsustainable consumption of animal-based protein. Animal farming is a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, and also results in significant health risks due to the overuse of antibiotics and the consumption of high-fat animal products, some of which are potential carcinogens. Legumes can play an important role in replacing animal products as a tasty, healthy and sustainable protein source.
