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Beans

The Little Veggie with Powerful Punch: The Soybean

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Soybeans are high in protein and great source of nutrition. They can be added to almost any dish for great taste and a powerful nutrient boost.

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Mild Flavored Navy Beans are Nutritious

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Navy beans are mild flavored but very nutritious. In fact this little bean is a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and fiber that can improve overall health.

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Low Calorie Mung Beans are Satisfying

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Mung beans are satisfying and delicious. They are low calorie beans loaded with vitamins and minerals that are good for the heart.

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Mangetouts or Snap Peas…Eat it All!

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Mangetouts are peas that have not matured and both the pod and peas are eaten. Sugar snap peas are peas that have been allowed to mature a little bit more to the point where you have a choice of eating just the peas or the pod and peas.

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Lima Bean or Butter Bean…Packed With Nutrition Either Way

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Call it a lima bean or a butter bean, and either way you’re talking about a nutritious food. The bean’s delicious flavor makes it a great year round meal accompaniment.

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The Power of Lentils

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Lentils are one of the most powerful and healthiest foods. The small legume is high in protein and an important part of the diet in many different cultures.

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Kidney Beans for Good Health and Flavor

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Kidney beans contain a lot of fiber and many other nutrients. They are flavorful and can be used in salads, chili pots and casseroles.

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Green Beans Galore!

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Green beans are easy to store and prepare. These beans are loaded with essential nutrients including plenty of Vitamin A and K and are high in calcium.

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Two Healthy Peas in a Pod – Chickpeas, Garbanzos or Ceci Beans

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

The small chickpeas are also called garbanzos or ceci beans, and they are packed with nutrition. The beans are versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes.

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Black-Eyed Peas: A Pea By Any Other Name

By admin | Published: May 30, 2010

Black-eyed peas, a legume, are very nutritious. They are an excellent source of iron, folate, and magnesium. This small legume is considered by many to be a good luck food.

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