* lectin is a protein found in legumes known to cause bloating & indigestion
Lupins anyway?
If you have ever been to Portugal, Spain or Italy you might have tried it - it is very engrained in their culture to snack on lupins when drinking a nice cold beer πΊ
But more than a beer snack, lupins are one of the world's richestΒ natural sources of combinedΒ protein & fibre.
Did you know that lupins:
π Can replace soy: as they are also a complete plant protein, and grow locally in Europe.
π§ Need little water to grow: as they can rely only on rainwater.
π± Add nutrients back to the soil & grow in the winter: meaning they are perfect candidates for crop rotation.
β’οΈ Grow in phosphorous-poor lands: meaning farmers add little to no fertilizers.
π Foster pollination: as they grow in beautiful flowers that bees love!