Scroll Over the Bowl to See What's In A Bean

Welcome to the Bean Institute!

The Northarvest Bean Growers Association welcomes you to the Bean Institute™!  This new and exciting website is intended to help both dietitians and consumers improve their awareness and understanding of the nutrition and health benefits of dry beans, and provide interesting ways to add them to your menu!

You might be thinking, ‘Why beans?’  Well, beans have been described as one of nature’s super-foods!You’ll be amazed by the research community’s health-related findings in the areas of heart health, diabetes and glucose control, appetite management and cancer. You’ll learn more about what today’s popular-press authors are saying about the role of bean in addressing the nation’s obesity and other health-related problems, and you’ll discover new and interesting ways to easily incorporate beans into your diet!

Welcome!  And thank you for spending time with us!

Northarvest Bean Growers Association
North Dakota and Minnesota Producers Advancing Health Through the Science of Nutrition

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