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Alsaker, R. L.

"Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency"

They contain
more protein than ordinary flour.
Both peas and beans may be roasted, but they are rather difficult to
masticate. Roasted peas have a fine flavor. Roasted peanuts are a
nutritious food, and may be taken in place of peas or beans.
More legumes and less flesh foods will help to reduce the cost of
living. Taken in moderation and well masticated, the legumes are
excellent foods.


CHAPTER XIII.
SUCCULENT VEGETABLES.
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Pro- Carbohy- Calories
Water tein Fat drates Ash per lb.
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Asparagus........ 93.96 1.83 2.55 2.55 .67 .....
Beet............. 87.5 1.6 .01 8.8 1.10 215
Cabbage.......... 90.52 2.39 .37 3.85 1.40 .....
Carrot........... 88.2 1.1 .4 8.2 1.00 219
Cauliflower...... 90.82 1.62 .79 4.94 .81 .....
Cucumber......... 95.4 .8 .2 3.1 .5 80
Egg plant.


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