3 июн. 2020 г. · Beans have qualities that make a case for being in the fruit, vegetable, and protein food group. However, they are first and foremost legumes.

Beans, peas, and lentils (also known as “pulses”) include the dried seeds that can be eaten of legumes and are a MyPlate vegetable subgroup.

Because they are similar to meats, poultry, and fish in their contribution of these nutrients, they are considered part of the protein foods group. Beans, peas, ...

28 июл. 2020 г. · They are legumes, or seeds, from a family of plants that produces seedpods. Legumes include beans, lentils, some types of peas, and peanuts.

29 нояб. 2019 г. · Botonically beans are classified into a group of plant foods known as legumes. Beans are nutrient dense with high fiber and starch contents.

What's in the vegetables and legumes / beans group? · Dark green or cruciferous/brassica · Root/tubular/bulb vegetables · Legumes/beans · Other vegetables.

25 февр. 2022 г. · The vegetable food group includes dark green vegetables, red and orange vegetables, starchy vegetables, and legumes (beans and peas).

12 июл. 2016 г. · The first reason is the scientific fact that beans are technically a type of fruit – specifically in the legume category of fruits.

According to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, legumes, specifically beans, dried peas and lentils, are classified as vegetables. However, eating beans and lentils ...