> Most legumes have a pretty high carb-to-protein ratio, and are also incomplete proteins. >> The reason for the bean/grain combo is nutrition and protein. Whe

> Most legumes have a pretty high carb-to-protein ratio, and are also incomplete proteins. >> The reason for the bean/grain combo is nutrition and protein. When you combine beans and grains, their different amino acid makeups form to combine complete proteins. They also each contain different nutrients and grains are higher in calories. There's a reason that some grain was always the staple of the local diet, whether wheat, barley, rice, corn or whatever. "Bread is the staff of life." >> You'll live better on a bean/grain combo than just beans along. Ask the native Americans. from _MikeK_, via http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=181260 http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=181260 Also.. >> Every time legumes like beans, lentils, and peanuts are combined with grains like wheat, rice, and corn, a complete protein is born. from http://greatist.com/health/complete-vegetarian-proteins http://greatist.com/health/complete-vegetarian-proteins