Bitter Vetch WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bitter Vetch
Bitter vetch is an grain that grows in the Mediterranean.1 In order to be eaten by humans, it must be boiled several times to remove its bitterness.1 Its appearance is similar to red lentils.1
Fast Facts:
- Also known as “vicia ervilia”.1
- Charles II is said to have fed this “health pea” to his women to keep them slim.2
- It is said that bitter vetch tastes licorice-flavored.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wikipedia: Bitter Vetch
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Newsday.com:The Health Pea Might Go Midevil on Obesity
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- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Janet
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Health Pea, Vicia Ervilia
- Last update: Nov. 5, 2008
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