A variety of dried beans and lentils in wooden bowls and spoons, scattered on a rustic blue wooden surface.

Young green crops growing in a farm field during sunset.

Legumes for the Future: Nutrition,

Sustainability, and Cultural Relevance

The Gut-Brain Axis

The gut-brain axis (GBA) is a two-way communication system between the brain and the gut, connected mainly by the vagus nerve. It involves the central nervous system, the enteric nervous system, the Hypothalamus-Pituitbreaks down, it can lead to issues like metabolic disorders, mental health problems, iour, emotions, sleep, appetite and daily activities. It’s linked to imbalances in brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which help regulate mood, motivation, and emotional responses.