




Legumes -
is a good source of

1. Legume Health Benefits ( The Facts )
2. Legume Types
2. Legume Types
Legumes Facts
History and Origin
Tips for Cooking and Storage
Tips for Cooking and Storage of Legumes
(coming soon)
Common Types of Legumes (Australia)
- • Lupins
- • French, or Puy, lentils
- • Green lentils
- • Red lentils
- • Yellow lentils
- • Adzuki beans
- • Black beans
- • Broadbeans (fava)
- • Chickpeas
- • Great Northern beans
- • Kidney beans
- • Lima beans
- • Mung beans
- • Navy beans
- • Pinto beans
- • Soybeans
- • White beans
Legumes Nutritional Value
Legumes ” Navy Beans ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, with salt |
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Weight of Beans – 1 cup = 182 g
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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Legumes Nutritional Value
Legumes Health Benefits
Legumes

HEALTH
References
Types of Legumes – Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) |
Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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