In some circles, it is enough evidence to
avoid grains and legumes all together, and in other circles it is deemed to not be an issue whatsoever.
Many grains and legumes are difficult for the body to digest without undergoing some type of chemical transformation.
Of course, the main reasons why you should avoid soy are the same reasons why you should stay away from
other grains and legumes.
This is sometimes the case for vegan protein shakes since they rely
on grains and legumes which can be more difficult to make taste pleasant.
For better digestion and to increase mineral absorption,
prepare grains and legumes with bone stocks (chicken, beef, or fish broth).
Not eating meat along with the prohibition of
grains and legumes means there's simply no way to get the nutrients you need to be healthy.
My initial thoughts would be to put whole
grains and legumes at the bottom and fruits and vegetables above that.
For a time it was thought that vegetarians must meticulously
combined grains and legumes at every meal in order to make a complete protein.
This explains
why grains and legumes, many of which are common allergens, often do not cause allergies when sprouted.
By combining
multiple grains and legumes, your bread becomes power packed with nutrients that you would not get from using only one grain.
Not much is known about the dietary habits however, and it's unknown if they did in fact not eat
wild grains and legumes.
Some like whole
grains and legumes provide fiber, folic acid, vitamin B, magnesium, and other important minerals and vitamins that are good for your health and waist.
My diet was
heavy grains and legumes just prior to Primal, so I imagine that I am in for a bit of a longer battle shaking it all.
Too much in the way of sugar and carbohydrates from
modern grains and legumes (beans, peanuts, lentils) plays havoc with blood sugar and health.
Therefore large supplemental doses of iodine should be taken only
after grains and legumes have been eliminated from the diet for at least 3 months.
If your symptoms do not improve then you might consider
eliminating grains and legumes, which can make the diet too limited for some who are already on a vegan diet.
It also keeps the meal gluten - free and fairly easy on the digestive system if you
avoid grains and legumes at this meal.
Its products include
other grains and legumes that are gluten - free, like lentils, chickpeas, buckwheat, quinoa, ancient grains and more.