Here are 10 non-dairy foods that are rich with calcium
Calcium is well known for its ability to build and maintain your bones, but that’s not the only thing it does. It’s also important for muscle contraction, blood pressure regulation, nerve transmission, and blood clotting. Most people get their calcium from dairy products such as milk and Read More...
Why everyone should eat more beans
Beans are small but mighty—they are packed with fiber (sometimes even more than many grains, cereals, and pasta), high in protein, low in fat, and full of important micronutrients like zinc and iron. There are even studies that demonstrate how bean-based meals leave you feeling fuller for longer Read More...
Swapping red meat with beans and nuts can lower risk of heart disease
A new study based on 30 years of observation has found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans and nuts may be associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The study, which was published by the BMJ, focused on 23,272 men in the US, with Read More...
Beans are optional
Chili and the art of unrefined dining.. Elbrich Fennema | November 2008 issue The fact that it’s possible to be obese and undernourished is solely due to the invention of refined, or processed, food. But in this case, “refined” is in no way related to refinement; it’s about impoverished Read More...