The report describes wheat as the world's most important plant-derived protein and calorie source.

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Beans are one of the healthiest starch options, as they are very good sources of fiber, contain healthy plant-based protein and are packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants.

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Emphasizing the use of plant sources of vegetable protein such as legumes and beans that contain cancer-fighting compounds should be a prominent part of an anti-cancer diet.

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This explains why the plant has so many more genes than types of protein (many of its proteins are similar, belonging to families turned out by duplicated genes).

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Otten now buys high-protein whey concentrate from cheesemakers, refines it in his plant and extracts different proteins for various customers.

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