003_ Backstage, but underground
· Why do your beans (and other legumes) contain protein?
· What is the connection between bacteria, earthworms and legumes?
· We talk about it, and other cool interactions, in this episode of the podcast “The fridge diaries”.
Instagram “The fridge diaries” @Pamela_Alcocer_Thepodcast
(Music by DreamHeaven from Pixabay)
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