New research suggests that incorporating a daily serving of chickpeas into one's diet may help lower cholesterol levels, ...

When nutrition researchers began studying common beans more closely, they uncovered something remarkable. Analysis of over 44,000 participants revealed that this simple pantry staple could ...

Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are a staple food in the diet of many communities worldwide, including Ecuador. Despite their low cost, these small grains are a powerful source of protein, ...

Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are thought to have been grown in Mexico more than 7,000 years ago. That’s why, for some, they’re often something of an afterthought, ...

Another common bean concern is to salt or not to salt. There are advocates on both sides. Some say salt can make the skins tough, especially with older beans, yet America’s Test Kitchen ...

Tepary beans take longer to cook than most dried beans. Soak them, with enough water to cover by 4 inches for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain, rinse and return to the pot with water to ...

Botanically, a green bean is the unripe fruit of a common bean, whose young pods we can eat; its inner seeds darken in color and its sugars turn to starch when left (or forgotten) on the bush or pole.

Try a daily cup of this common bean. A study explored the potential health benefits of chickpeas and black beans on cholesterol and inflammation. Jane Kirby. Tuesday 03 June 2025 13:30 BST.