All hail, the humble pinto bean! These popular but totally unassuming beans show up time and time again in dishes, and are ...

There's something comforting about a big bowl of perfectly-cooked pinto beans. It's a true soul food that has warmed the hearts and stomachs of people from different cultures for several lifetimes.

Even though they come in tin cans, not much is shiny about canned beans. They’re like a handy man that lives next door: dependable and helpful, but, well, a little boring. But with meat being hard to ...

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Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Both beans are rich in fiber, protein, and minerals that support ...

Beans are high in minerals and fiber and may boost your digestive health, reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. But they may have extra fat and salt, be higher in calories and ...

The United Nations has declared 2016 to be the International Year of Pulses, otherwise known as dried beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas. “Aren’t those legumes?” you ask. Technically “legume” refers ...

Before I moved into my grandmother’s house a few years ago, my dog, Starbuck, and I lived in a little two-bedroom house in Normal Heights. During our evening walks, I could always tell when I was ...