From Seed to Seed:
Plant Science for K-8 Educators

Digging Deeper

Advice

The common advice given to strict vegetarians (who eat no meat, eggs, or dairy products) is to include both grains and legumes regularly in their diets, to be sure they get all of the necessary amino acids. It is interesting to note that many ancient and contemporary cultures' native dishes are based on a grain/legume combination. Examples include corn and beans, or rice and tofu (made from soybeans). This shows the inherent wisdom of these cultures-long before nutritionists had even thought of the "food pyramid."

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