It's a good thing that our four-year-old son, Nicholas, enjoys black beans as much as he does, especially since they are considered to be one of the Top 10 Brain Foods. He's certainly onto something at his young age!
 | High in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and low in sodium and fat, dried beans can be magically transformed from a handful of pebbles to a pot full of low-cost, high-flavor food. |
 | You've heard you should eat more beans and legumes, but you're not sure how. The more you learn about the types of beans and legumes, the easier it will be to add them to both main dishes and side dishes. |
 | Black bean recipes can be as simple or as complex as your heart desires, so it's easy to find any kind of black bean recipe you may need depending on what's in your pantry. |
This iconic American classic is served from sea to shining sea for good reason. It is delicious and goes great alongside just about any meat you want to put on the table. |
You know they're good for you. But, you still won't eat them. Yes, we learn songs about it as children that would discourage any bean lover from eating them. Yes, they make us feel a little gassy. A recent Reuter's story refuting Johannesburg's Dry Bean Producers Organizations claims to the contrary goes as far as to say "every 1- year old kid knows that" beans produce gas. However, the musical and smelly effects can be eliminated with just a little effort. |
