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by Devilboy 5012 days ago
Most plants evolved mechanisms to stop their seeds and sprouts being eaten and digested. Legumes can be toxic to eat raw, contain aflatoxins and cause digestive issues - but they don't contribute much to your diet besides a bit of protein.
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And most humans developed a method to make inedible foods edible: cooking.