Nature’s protein-packed powerhouses need more attention, for the soil's sake

By Les Hodge
November 1 2017 - 5:00am
THE FIXERS: Legumes like peas replenish soil nitrogen levels, improving its health and fertility. They're also very high in protein.
THE FIXERS: Legumes like peas replenish soil nitrogen levels, improving its health and fertility. They're also very high in protein.

IN OUR supermarkets legumes, or pulses, such as peanut butter and baked beans tend to receive little attention while chickpeas, kidney beans and lentils can, at times, be hard to find.

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