In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are the oldest variety; there's evidence of fava bean cultivation as long as 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. They stand out visually, too: ...

A local nutritionist explains a few ways to help stretch your food dollar without sacrificing nutrition during the federal ...

There are ways, however, to stretch what you have without sacrificing the healthy side of eating. The key is "extenders" like rice or pasta and planning a cook-once-eat-twice-or-more approach to ...

Beans are a versatile ingredient, whether you use them to bulk up a soup in a tasty broth, add them to a salad or serve them as a main dish. If you’re looking to try some more dishes that feature this ...

Here, RDs share health benefits of beans and how beans boost longevity. Plus, a roundup of the best bean products for health (and flavor). We’re going to go out on a stalk here and throw out something ...

The date on those canned beans might be a couple of years ago, but did they really go bad? We asked food safety experts to chime in. Getty Images. EatingWell design. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily ...

Launched by The Food Foundation and Veg Power, the Bang in Some Beans campaign aims to highlight how healthy, affordable and ...

For many people who struggle to eat a healthy diet, the biggest barrier is often cost: Nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat and seafood tend to be a lot more expensive than ...

1. In a large bowl, add the dried beans and cover with water, then drain. 2. In a large Dutch oven or Magnalite pot over ...

There’s little debate about the importance of eating more plant-based foods. These foods feed the microorganisms living in our gut, allowing for a host of health benefits, including fortifying the ...