You’re probably familiar with some members of the legume family, but there’s more to these plants than just peanuts and soybeans. In fact, I didn’t actually know beans about ‘em until I did some ...

There are clear health risks associated with eating red and processed meat. Here are six alternatives. By Sophie Egan Scientists have long known about the downsides of red and processed meats. Eating ...

The humble legume, once seen as a staple of simple diets, has garnered renewed attention in recent years for its exceptional nutritional profile and impressive health benefits. As research deepens, ...

What Are Black-Eyed Peas? Black-eyed peas, also known as cowpeas, black-eyed beans, or goat peas, are beans grown throughout the world. Records show that the bean was brought to the West Indies by ...

We all love legumes—that French name sounds fancy and they taste delicious. OK…we didn’t actually know beans about ‘em until we did some research and put together a thorough guide on the subject. Here ...

Eating one serving of beans, peas, lentils or chickpeas every day may help dieters lose a little extra weight, according to a new analysis of existing research. Researchers examined data from nearly ...

Agriculture began more than 10 000 years ago when gatherers and hunters turned into farmers; since then, legumes – plants belonging to the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family - have been part of the ...

A balanced diet is vital for good health and involves the three main macronutrients: fat, carbohydrates, and protein. While fat and carbs have a history of getting a bad rap, protein has long had a so ...

Thiamine is a nutrient found to degrade to inadequate levels in the stored crew diet on long-duration space missions. Legumes are one of the few pick-and-eat crops that are a significant source of ...