Well, there's yet another case of mistaken identity that we need to lay to rest: beans and legumes. The casual home chef may not know how to explain the distinction between a bean and a legume ...
Based on their high fiber level, beans and legumes are placed above meat in the protein section of MyPlate, the government’s food guide on how to eat a healthy diet.
“Compelling evidence was noted in the systematic reviews in which dietary patterns that had higher levels of beans, peas and lentils [often presented in the literature as “legumes”] were associated ...
Beans and legumes aren’t go-to foods for many Americans, but a panel of top dietitians is hoping to change that. A new report from an advisory committee to the United States Department of ...
Like other legumes, such as peanuts, peas, and lentils, black beans are prized for their high protein and fiber content. Black beans also contain several other key nutrients that benefit human health.