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Beans or Legumes

Which Name Do You Prefer?

No matter which name you prefer, beans or legumes are wholesome and nutritious.

Eat beans, grow and prosper is an old southern saying. The bean also known as a legume is very healthy and inexpensive.

What I find most appealing about beans or legumes is that they are a great source or protein, contain lots of fiber and can be found pre-cooked, fresh, frozen or dried.

Legumes are great. For African Americans and many southerners the most notable legume is the black eyed pea.

Thought to bring prosperity throughout the year, black eyed peas are eaten by many on New Year's Day.

It's most important to note that there are many varieties of healthy beans.

Some of the most popular légumes are black beans, black eye peas, green beans, kidney beans, lima beans, navy beans, pinto beans and red beans.

Legumes boost many benefits for those who eat them.

They Tend To Lessen Your Appetite
Are A Good Source Of Vitamins And Fiber, Which Promote Proper Digestion
Have No Cholesterol
Contain Lots Of Complex Carbohydrates
Are Low Fat
Are A Good Source Of Protein When Combined With Grains
Very Inexpensive

With all of these benefits you can easily see that legumes make excellent and healthy additions to your soul food menu. Help promote healthy living in your family today by cooking up some delicious beans.

Healthy and Inexpensive Bean Recipes

Black Eyed Peas – Can Bring You Good Luck
Eat black eyed peas and bring good luck to your family year-round. This African American New Year's favorite can be eating throughout the year. Maybe it will bring you good luck.

Pinto Beans – A Great Replacement for Red Meats
Are you looking for tasty soul food that's also healthy? Cook pinto beans and rice for an essentially fat-free side dish that's packed with protein.

Lima Bean Recipe - A Beans or Legumes Special
Give this healthy and nutritious lima beans recipe a try as an alternative to meat. You're sure to create a meal that's packed with high quality protein with less calories than meat.

Barbecue Baked Beans
This baked bean recipe is quick and easy and cooks up in your oven in about 1 hour. If you're serious about having a sucessfull backyard barbecue or cookout you definitely want to serve these baked beans.