since nuts and beans are meat, what are they classified as, red or white meat? chikin is white, steak is red, WHAT ARE BEANS?
2007-07-13 05:55:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
More accurately the category on the USDA Pyramid is "Meat and Beans" so beans are BEANS - an alternate source of protein from meat.
Nuts are in the same group (Meat and Beans) since nuts supply essential fatty acids. EFA's are usually found in animal protein not vegetables or fruits.
2007-07-13 06:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nuts and beans are NOT meat. They contain protein LIKE meat, but are not meat.
As far as classification, they are a low fat, high fiber protein source.
2007-07-13 05:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are counted as protien in th fda food triangle
2007-07-13 05:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by penydred 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋