PASS THE LEGUMES, PLEASE Legumes—in spite of its rather fancy name–is merely the class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils. They are among the most nutritious foods available.  They’re high in protein, thus can be a healthy substitute for meat, because they’re low in fat, and contain no cholesterol.  Beans and other legumes are also loaded with fiber, which is especially important to us older adults because adequate fiber intake can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes and even help with weight loss. Another benefit of legumes is that they’re packed with vitamins and minerals including...