Article: Bean cuisine Let legumes become a regular in your diet Series: -DATELINE-

Article: BEANS! Legumes pop out of the pod packed with protein and vitamins
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  October 6, 1999 ;     700+ words ...On the playing field of nutrition, dry beans line up as first- string all-stars. Beans are grouped in the U.S. Department of Agriculture...vegetables. This double dose of nutrition packed into beans makes them a "must have" for the way we want to...

Article: A hill of beans amounts to a lot of nutrition. (includes related article on including beans in your diet)
Environmental Nutrition;  May 1, 1993 ;     534 words ...Beans are taking a star turn as the health food of the '90s. These...rose 40% between 1989 and 1991. That's great news, because beans have a lot to offer. A Nutrition Bounty. Coupled with grain-based foods like pasta or rice, beans and their close cousins lentils offer a low-fat, nutrient-pack...

Article: Good nutrition is full of beans (and peas and lentils).
Environmental Nutrition;  April 1, 1998 ;     700+ words ......need presoaking, most beans must be soaked before cooking. The beans absorb water and expand...cooking process. Soak beans one of two ways. Traditional method: Submerge beans in cold water for 12...more, usually overnight. Quick-soak method: Boil in water for two...more cups ...

Article: 'Not worth beans'?: ; It's a good thing beans are cheap, nutritious and versatile
Sunday Gazette-Mail;  April 12, 2009 ;     700+ words ...Beans, beans, they're good for your heart, your budget and your palate. One of nature...virtually fat-free - they also are one of the market's cheapest. A pound of dried beans (easily enough to feed four people) costs less than $2; a 15-ounce can (the...

Article: Mexican pot beans
The Boston Globe;  October 8, 2008 ;     282 words ......Serves 4 with leftovers To make a pot of robust Mexican beans, you need just a few everyday ingredients - dried pinto beans, chili powder, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes. Use the quick-soak method of bringing the dried beans to a boil and letting them sit for an hour before ...

Article: BENEFITS OF BEANS OUTWEIGH BAD WIDE VARIETY OFFERS DISTINCTIVE FLAVORS
The Boston Globe;  April 8, 2001 ;     696 words ...Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. Et cetera. But is the adolescent ditty true? Absolutely. Beans are low in fat, high in starch and fiber. They have B-complex vitamins, magnesium...

Article: She Toes The Line; Rena Beans Has Helped Children At School Crosswalks for 25 Years
The Washington Post;  July 18, 1996 ;     700+ words ...For a quarter of a century, Rena Beans has worked at seven Prince William County...crossing guard, and over the past 25 years, Beans -- with a pair of white gloves and a silver-color...side of the road. "It's the safety zone," Beans said. Beans is the most experienced of...

Article: SINGING THE PRAISES OF GROWING BEANS, GLORIOUS BEANS DIGESTIVE ISSUES ASIDE, FULL OF HEALTH BENEFITS
The Boston Globe;  April 8, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. Et cetera. But is the adolescent ditty true? Absolutely. Beans are low in fat, high in starch and fiber. They have B-complex vitamins, magnesium...

Article: BENEFITS OF BEANS OUTWEIGH THE BAD DISTINCTIVE FLAVORS A SOURCE OF VARIETY
The Boston Globe;  April 8, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. Et cetera. But is the adolescent ditty true? Absolutely. Beans are low in fat, high in starch and fiber. They have B-complex vitamins, magnesium...

Article: OH, THOSE GLORIOUS BEANS
The Boston Globe;  April 8, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. Etcetera. But is the adolescent ditty true? Absolutely. Beans are low in fat, high in starch and fiber. They have B-complex vitamins, magnesium...

Article: Baked, boiled, fried and now banned, beans amount to a hill of a staple diet
The Scotsman;  June 29, 1998 ;     640 words ...BAKED beans first came to Britain as very small tins...and indeed the British joke? The fact that beans produce zinc oxide and generally have to...to their players - they have banned baked beans from their diets -baked beans are an enormously...

Article: Bring on the beans; the lowly bean is basic when it comes to lowering cholesterol. (includes recipes)
Saturday Evening Post;  April 1, 1989 ;     700+ words ......Drain all beans except baked beans in tomato sauce. Mix all...drained red kidney or pink beans, cooked or canned (16-oz...or 3 cups cooked chili beans or 1 1/2 cups each In large...Preferred Hot-Soak Method and Quick-Soak Method For each pound of dry beans, any variety, ...

Article: Pinto Beans 8 servings Smok ...
The Washington Post;  June 17, 2009 ;     361 words ...Pinto Beans 8 servings Smoked turkey adds tremendous flavor to these beans. Pick the meat from the bones after the beans are cooked and save it for another use, such as turning the leftovers into a hearty chili. MAKE AHEAD: The beans need to start...

Article: GARDEN FRESH; Teen Beans Come Out of Their Shells
The Washington Post;  October 27, 1993 ;     700+ words ...Shelly beans are some of Mother Nature's adolescents. Their...its way to maturity, i.e., dried. Over time, some beans have developed into superior sorts for shelling. In the same way, some beans that are scrumptious as shellies can be delicious...