DEAR HEALTHY PROFESSOR: What are legumes? A: Legumes are vegetables that include beans, peas and lentils. Ask any nutrition professional to suggest an inexpensive, heart-healthy alternative to meat ...

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 ...

Beans and peas are the mature forms of legumes. They include kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, split peas, and lentils. They are available in dry, ...

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, ...

Anne-Maria Pajari discusses the Leg4Life project, which aims to promote a sustainable food system in Finland by increasing ...