Bake a Little Light Into the Season with Beans

Holiday baking season is officially here, and kitchens everywhere are coming alive with chocolate, cinnamon, spice, and creativity. It’s the perfect time of year to try something new, revisit trusted …

Thanksgiving Gets Better with Beans

Thanksgiving is a time built on familiar flavors: creamy sides, seasonal vegetables, and long-held family recipes. But for many people, it can also be a tough meal to navigate when …

Back to School with Beans

Back-to-School with Beans

Simple, nourishing recipes that keep kids fueled and families on track all season long By mid-September, the school year is in full swing. Early mornings, packed lunches, after-school activities, and …

Beans, Fiber, and the Gut

Beans, Fiber, and the Gut Microbiome

A Positive Feedback Loop Millions of Years in the Making By Marina E. De León, Ph.D. Beans are among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They provide protein, iron, …

Beat the Heat with Beans

No-Fuss, No-Sweat Summer Meals When the temperature climbs, the last thing anyone wants to do is turn on the oven. But that doesn’t mean skipping beans. Whether you’re reaching for …

Beans in the Great Outdoors over an image of a campfire and campsite

Beans in the Great Outdoors

Campfire Cooking, Picnics and Trail-Ready Meals From weekends at the lake to spontaneous trips to the park, summer is all about getting outside — and beans are the perfect food …

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Shake Up Your Salad Routine with Beans

Celebrate National Salad Month with fresh ideas for spring lunches, potlucks and picnics As May ushers in longer days and warmer temperatures, our palates naturally gravitate toward lighter, fresher meals. …

Beans for a Better Planet

Beans, Beans the Sustainable Food

By Terran Fielder, EARTHDAY.ORG Be they pinto, navy, black, dark red kidney, light red kidney, white kidney, Great Northern, pink, small red or cranberry beans — legumes are one of …

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Fueling Spring Adventures with Beans

As spring unfolds, bringing longer days and warmer weather, many people find themselves spending more time outdoors and refreshing their meals with lighter, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re planning a weekend …