Through history, the differences in geographical characteristics have provided human kind with a variety of plants to eat. ... People, in areas where rice is cultivated, use all parts of the plant to prepare beverages and in folk medicine. ... In 1941, USA implemented a law to enrich of processed wheat; they added vitamins B1, B2, B3 and iron. ... They are an important diet constituent for cultures were religion do not approve the consumption of meat such as Hinduism and in countries where meat availability is very low (Friedman 1996). ... Lentils are famous for being considered as a meat su...

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