Black beans as a strong contender in phytonutrient benefits. The seed coat of the black bean (the outermost part that we recognize as the bean’s surface) […]
The black-eyed pea or black-eyed bean, a legume, is a subspecies of the cowpea, grown around the world for its medium-sized, edible bean. The common commercial […]
Chickpeas are one of the earliest cultivated legumes: 7,500-year-old remains have been found in the Middle East. Other common names for the species include garbanzo bean, […]
Navy beans’ contribution to heart health lies not just in their fibre but in the significant amounts of folate and magnesium these beans supply. Folate helps lower levels […]
Pinto beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre, as are most other beans. In addition to lowering cholesterol, pinto beans’ high fibre content prevents […]
The kidney bean is a variety of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). It is named for its visual resemblance in shape and colour to a kidney. Protection […]