Chickpeas

Chickpeas, like other peas and beans, are part of the plant family known as legumes. Technically, a chickpea is a pulse, the edible seed inside… Read More »Is Chickpea A Seed Or Grain?

Since chickpea flour is made from legumes, not grain, it is suitable for a gluten-free diet. Is chickpea flour a grain flour? This flour is… Read More »Is Chickpea Flour A Grain?

As we mentioned, lentils are a type of legume, not grain. Are lentils legumes or a grain? legumesBeans, peas and lentils are all legumes and… Read More »Are Lentils A Grain?

Though technically a seed, Quinoa is classified as a whole grain and is a good source of plant protein and fiber. Why is quinoa not… Read More »Is Quinoa A Grain?

Any one of the following plant foods can be added to make a pasta dish a complete protein: Legumes (with the exception of soy) such… Read More »What Can You Combine With Pasta For Complete Protein?

Pasta doesn’t contain all nine essential amino acids that your body cannot produce on its own. What is this? Because of that, it’s not considered… Read More »Is The Protein In Pasta A Complete Protein?

This includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, pseudocereals, nuts, seeds, and non-grain-based flours.Foods to eat Fruits. Vegetables. Protein-rich animal products. Protein-rich plant… Read More »What Foods Can Replace Grains?

This includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, pseudocereals, nuts, seeds, and non-grain-based flours. What are the grains to avoid? Grains to avoid… Read More »What Are Non Grains?

The grain-free diet does not restrict meat or fish products, eggs, legumes/beans, seeds, nuts, sugar, or dairy, although most proponents of the diet encourage you… Read More »Can You Eat Beans On A Grain Free Diet?

Oilseeds and legumes (such as flax, chia, sunflower seeds, soy, chickpeas, etc.) are not considered whole grains by the WGC, the AACC International, or the… Read More »Are Chickpeas Considered Whole Grain?