They're three times cheaper than chicken, beef, or fish, and loaded with with fiber, folate, potassium, and protein. Black beans can fill you up without draining your wallet, and now they're trendier than ever. (Thanks, Instant Pots!)

The United Nations even declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, a.k.a. the dry, edible seed of beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas. Ever since, we’ve seen a major takeover in beans as a main ingredient in recipes, especially since they can replace less-nutritious refined grains. Here's everything you need to know these health-boosting powerhouses.

Nutrition Stats

Serving Size: 1 cup canned low-sodium black beans

218 calories

14.5 g protein

0.7 g fat

40 g carbohydrates

1 g sugar

16.6 g fiber

5 mg iron (28% DV)

84 mg magnesium (27%)

259 mg phosphorus (37%)

739 mg potassium ...

Hạt mè được thu hoạch từ cây mè có nguồn gốc ở các nước Châu Á và Đông Phi. Tuy nhiên, ngày nay hạt mè được tìm thấy và trồng hầu hết trên toàn thế giới.

Hạt mè thường có 3 loại giống chính là mè đen, mè trắng và mè đỏ. Hạt mè giàu vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6 và một số chất dinh dưỡng khác như canxi, sắt và các khoáng chất cần thiết.

Ngoài ra, một phần tốt nhất của mè là nó chứa một loại chất xơ quan trọng gọi là sesamin và sesamolin giúp giảm mức cholesterol. Không chỉ vậy, nó cũng giúp ngăn ngừa và điều trị một số vấn đề sức khỏe khác.

Sesame được ...

What Are the Benefits of White Kidney Beans?

A staple of Italian cuisine, white kidney beans – also known as cannellini beans – offer benefits for health as excellent sources of vegetarian protein, fiber and micronutrients. They appear to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, too. White kidney beans are a versatile ingredient that’s easily incorporated into your salads, soups and stews.

Macronutrients in White Kidney Beans

A half-cup constitutes a serving of any type of bean, including white kidney beans. In that serving of cannellini beans, you’ll get 125 calories, 9 grams of protein, a trace of fat and 23 grams of carbs, 6 of which are from fiber.

The protein in white kidney beans provides a full 18 percent of the daily value on a ...

12 Fascinating Benefits and Uses of Basil Seeds

Basil seeds aren’t just for growing basil plants — you can also eat them.

They look similar to sesame seeds but are black. The type that you eat typically comes from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, which is the plant commonly used to season foods.

For this reason, the seeds are typically referred to as sweet basil seeds. They also go by many other names, including sabja and tukmaria seeds.

Basil seeds have a long history of use in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, but their health effects have only been tested in a few studies.

Here are 12 fascinating benefits and uses of basil seeds.

1. Good Source of Minerals

Based on U.S. product nutrition labels, 1 tablespoon (13 grams or 0.5 ...

A happy accident last week. I ordered mung beans from Hummingbird Wholesale in Eugene, OR, but didn't specify “whole”. I received split mung beans. I didn't even know split mung beans existed. Well, they do. And they're delicious.

Split mung beans are mung beans that have been stripped of their hull and then cleaned and split. They are small, yellow, and are quick cooking like split yellow or split green peas (though I still soak them to make them fully digestible).

After browsing the web and finding inspirational recipes (such as Punjabi Dhaland Southwestern Yellow Split Pea Soup), here's how I made our delicious Split Mung Bean Soup. We ate it with sprouted spelt bread.

Makes 16 cups – 10 servings (1-1/2 cups per serving)

2-1/2 ...

10 Impressive Health Benefits of Mung Beans

Mung beans (Vigna radiata) are small, green beans that belong to the legume family.

They have been cultivated since ancient times. While native to India, mung beans later spread to China and various parts of Southeast Asia.

These beans have a slightly sweet taste and are sold fresh, as sprouts or as dried beans. They aren’t as popular in the US but can be purchased from most health food stores.

Mung beans are incredibly versatile and typically eaten in salads, soups and stir-frys.

They’re high in nutrients and believed to aid many ailments.

Here are 10 health benefits of mung beans.

1. Packed With Healthy Nutrients

Mung beans are rich in vitamins and minerals.

One cup (7 ounces or 202 grams) of ...

Từ xa xưa, người trồng hoa hồi đã biết đến sử dụng chúng vào việc làm gia vị trong nấu ăn hàng ngày, hoa hồi là những thảo quả có mùi thơm đặc trưng, vị cay, tính nóng ấm, đối với quế thì chúng có vị cay cay và khi đưa vào miệng ăn nhấm nháp một chút thôi bạn sẽ thấy có vị ngòn ngọt của nó, đi kèm là mùi thơm tính hơi nóng ấm của quế sẽ giúp cơ thể ấm lên ngay tức thì khi bị lạnh vào mùa đông, hay cơ thể bị cảm lạnh cũng đều có thể dùng với một mẩu nhỏ quế chi là hiệu nghiệm rất nhanh.

Và điều vô cùng đặc ...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tsaoko fruits are plants that belong to the 'Aromatic herbs that transform Dampness' category. This category of herbs resolves a TCM condition called 'Cold Damp Stagnation', especially as it affects the Stomach and Spleen. In modern medicine this often translates into symptoms such as distended chest and abdomen, lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting

As suggested by its category tsaoko fruits are plants that are Warm in nature. This means that tsaoko fruits tend to help people who have too much "cold" in their body, although with less effect than a plant that would be Hot in nature. Balance between Yin and Yang is a key health concept in TCM. Those who have too much cold in their ...

Native to the Americas, kidney beans are so called because of their shape and come in very many sizes and colours, from ivory-white to blood-red and black. Although differing a little in flavour and looks, they are often interchangeable in recipes.

Red kidney beans are poisonous if not boiled furiously for 20 minutes during their initial cooking. The problem with kidney beans of all colours is that they cause wind. This can be lessened in two ways: first, by introducing kidney beans meagrely and slowly into your diet, then eating them regularly (the gut will eventually adjust and not react badly). The other preventive is equally important; dried kidney beans must be soaked to hydrate them before cooking. The secret is never, ever, to cook them in ...

'It is now becoming clear that circadian disruption is increasing the incidence and severity of many diseases'

The time of day that you eat could be just as important to your wellbeing as the food you consume, a new study has found.

According to the researchers who conducted the study, this could have particularly serious implications for those who suffer from jet lag after travelling abroad, and for workers who regularly do inconsistent shifts.

The study's findings, which were published in medical journal Cell and funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), identify insulin as the primary signal which helps your body clock recognise when it's an appropriate time to eat.

The scientists outline how the release of ...

Wampi Plant Care – Growing An Indian Swamp Plant In Gardens

It is interesting that Clausena lansium/indica is known as the Indian swamp plant, since they are actually native to China and temperate Asia and were introduced to India. The plants are not widely known in India but they do grow well in the country’s climate. What is a wampi plant? Wampi is a relative of citrus and produces small oval fruits with tangy flesh. This small tree may not be hardy in your USDA zone, as it is only suitable for hot, humid climates. Finding fruit at local Asian produce centers may be your best bet for tasting the juicy fruits.

What is a Wampi Plant?

Wampi fruit have a high amount ...

Mè đen: thứ thuốc tự nhiên trị tóc bạc

Trong chúng ta nhiều người đang tìm kiếm một viên thuốc ma thuật để làm tối màu tóc bạc. Và có thể phương thuốc đó tồn tại.

Gần đây tôi đã đọc cuốn “Toàn tập những Công thức Tại gia của Ayurvedic” của bác sĩ Vasant Lad trong đó ông nhấn mạnh về việc ăn hạt vừng để có mái tóc khỏe mạnh. Ayurveda tin rằng sức khỏe của xương, tóc và móng tay có liên quan tới nhau. Các vitamin và khoáng chất giúp xương chắc khỏe cũng rất cần thiết cho sức khỏe của tóc và móng tay chân. Vì vậy, nếu tóc của bạn không khỏe mạnh, nó có thể ...

Hạt mè được thu hoạch từ cây mè có nguồn gốc ở các nước Châu Á và Đông Phi. Tuy nhiên, ngày nay hạt mè được tìm thấy và trồng hầu hết trên toàn thế giới. Hạt mè thường có 3 loại giống chính là mè đen, mè trắng và mè đỏ.

Hạt mè giàu vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6 và một số chất dinh dưỡng khác như canxi, sắt và các khoáng chất cần thiết. Ngoài ra, một phần tốt nhất của mè là nó chứa một loại chất xơ quan trọng gọi là sesamin và sesamolin giúp giảm mức cholesterol.

Không chỉ vậy, nó cũng giúp ngăn ngừa và điều trị một số vấn đề sức khỏe khác. Sesame ...

Xuyên tiêu còn gọi là Hoàng lực, Sơn tiêu, hoa tiêu, ở vùng núi phía bắc Việt Nam, người ta gọi Xuyên tiêu mà Mắc khén

Tên tiếng trung: 川 椒

Tên khoa học: Zanthoxylum simulans Hance

Họ khoa học: Họ Cam Quýt (Rulanceae)

Cây nhỏ leo với thân hơi đen, có gai, mọc thành bụi cao khoảng 1-2m, có nhiều nhánh màu đỏ nhạt, vươn dài có thể tới 10m, có gai ngắn, cong về phía dưới. Lá kép lông chim lẻ, mọc so le, dài 18-25cm, có 2-3 đôi lá chét mọc đối; phiến lá chét hình trái xoan, gốc tròn đầu nhọn, mép khía răng mỏng, mặt trên màu lục sẫm, mặt dưới nhạt hơn; hai mặt của gân chính đều ...

It's becoming more popular to eat meat-free at least part of the time.

While about 4% of Americans are full-time vegetarians, with about half of those also vegan, a recent poll by the Vegetarian Resource Group found that 46% of respondents say they always or sometimes eat vegetarian meals when dining out. The top reason? Health.

Although vegetarian eating does have a stellar health reputation, recent news has focused on what could be bad about vegetarian diets and more stringent vegan plans, including reports of stroke risk, harms to brain health, hair loss, and depression.

So, are there downsides to these supposedly healthy eating patterns?

"For generally healthy people, I don't see any reason that eating a vegetarian diet is risky to health," says ...

(CNN)A 46-year-old construction worker in China suffering from seizures turned out to have tapeworms in his brain -- suspected to be the result of eating undercooked meat.

About a month ago, Zhu (a pseudonym for the patient), from Luzhou, in eastern Zhejiang province, bought pork and mutton to cook in a spicy hot pot broth, according to a report published last week by the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University.

A few days later, he began to feel dizzy, and suffered headaches during the day, the report said. During the night, while he was sleeping, Zhu would experience seizure-like symptoms, similar to epilepsy.

Zhu's coworkers found him during such a seizure, and quickly sent him to a nearby hospital, where a CT scan showed ...

It’s estimated that most Canadians only consume about half the amount of recommended daily fibre

Fibre is known to be an important part of a nutritious diet, yet most of us are notoriously bad at getting enough of it. It’s estimated that most Canadians only consume about half the amount of recommended daily fibre. But why is it an important part of our diet?

WHAT IS FIBRE?

Fibre is a carbohydrate found exclusively in plant-based foods such as vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts and legumes. The nutrient exists in two different forms: soluble and insoluble, and most foods have a combination of both. The former dissolves in water to become a gel-like paste and is found in oats, peas, beans and citrus fruits, to name ...

A recent study has found an increase in cellphone injuries, including facial cuts, bruises and fractures. The study, published early Dec 2019, found a spike in U.S. emergency room treatment for these mostly minor injuries.

The research was led by a facial plastic surgeon whose patients include a woman who broke her nose when she dropped her phone on her face. Dr. Boris Paskhover, of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, said his experience treating patients with cellphone injuries prompted him to look into the problem.

Paskhover and others analyzed 20 years of emergency room data and found an increase in cellphone injuries starting after 2006, around the time when the first smartphones were introduced.

Some injuries were caused by phones themselves, including people getting hit ...

(Daily Mail) - While you might buy the most expensive shampoos and conditioners on the market, they'll be doing little for your hair unless you're getting the essential nutrients you need for your hair to glow.

Experts all agree that the quality of your hair is largely dependent on the right combination of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals.

And these are all most readily available from your diet. 

Hairdressers and trichologists revealed the nine foods that will give you glossier, healthier hair. So what should you eat?

1. Carrots 

Not only good for your eyesight, carrots will help your hair to grow and get thicker in equal measure.

Rich in vitamin A, whether you eat your carrot grated in a bolognese sauce or sliced with hummus, the ...

The Surprise Path to Perfect Teeth

Teeth are important! No wonder most of us take a really good care of them. Brushing, flossing, scraping our tongue, using mouthwash, we do a lot. Our mouth might very well be the part of our body we take the most care of and yet tooth decay and gum disease are still some of the most prevalent diseases in the world. How come? The answer might hide in the fridge!

Surprising or not, the difference between a healthy smile and frequent visits to the dentist might be your diet. Even if you have a perfect oral hygiene routine, it might be hard to keep your teeth healthy, if you don’t watch what you eat.

Too often, we ...

By Somdatta Saha  

It is a well-known fact that protein lays the foundation stone for a healthy and fit body. One of the three important macro-nutrients (other two being carbs and fats), protein helps build and repair muscle strength and body mass. It also keeps one full for a longer period of time, aiding weight loss and metabolism. Hence, health experts often recommend protein-rich food as a part of one's healthy diet regime. Adding to the list of the benefits, a new study has found that it may help reduce the risks of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study was published in the journal Liver International.

Dubbed to be one of the most common chronic liver diseases ...

Health Benefits

In addition to being every kid's (and many grownup kid's) favorite sandwich filling, peanuts pack a serious nutritional punch and offer a variety of health benefits.

Your Heart Will Go Nuts for Peanuts

Peanuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that is emphasized in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Studies of diets with a special emphasis on peanuts have shown that this little legume is a big ally for a healthy heart. In one such randomized, double-blind, cross-over study involving 22 subjects, a high monounsaturated diet that emphasized peanuts and peanut butter decreased cardiovascular disease risk by an estimated 21% compared to the average American diet.

In addition to their monounsaturated fat content, peanuts feature an array of other ...

We tend to avoid choosing apples with brown spots, assuming that they taste bad. But if we are to end food waste, we'll need to upend that assumption. Researcher emphasizes that there's nothing wrong with oddly shaped or slightly bruised apples.

Which bananas end up in your shopping basket -- the uniformly yellow ones or those with brown spots?

If you are like most people, you skip the spotted ones and select those that are perfectly yellow. This is because emotions play an an oversized role in our shopping decisions, according to a new study by Danish and Swedish researchers.

"We choose food based upon an expectation of what it will taste like that is bound to our feelings. So, if we ...

What you should know about the nutrition in this simple dish

Rice and beans, a classic comfort food combo in Latino and Caribbean communities and some parts of the American South, is one of the healthiest dishes you can eat. It's rich in plant protein—12 grams per cup—and it provides nutrients that most Americans don’t get enough of.

Top among them is fiber. One cup of white rice and beans has 10 grams of fiber, mostly supplied by the beans. Compare that with a cup of chicken and rice, which has less than 1 gram. 

“A diet that’s high in fiber helps regulate blood sugar and prevent certain types of cancer,” says Michelle Schelske-Santos, Ph.D., a professor in the nutrition and dietetics program at ...

These nutrient-packed foods are key contributors to lasting weight loss and good health.

Though the term “superfood” is applied to many foods these days, beans really may be deserving of the title. In addition to being inexpensive (dried beans can cost just pennies per serving), they’re full of nutrients, including copper, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, as well as protein and fiber.

One study found that eating beans four times per week reduced heart disease risk by 22 percent. Another showed that bean eaters may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and may have better blood sugar control if they do have the disease.

“Beans promote good health and can be used many ways, including in soups, salads, dips, and ...

High in protein and a popular plant-based meat and dairy alternative, soya is the world's most widely cultivated legume. Nutritionist Jo Lewin shares nutritional highlights, recent research and recipes.

An introduction to soya

Like other beans, the soya bean (Glycine max) grows in pods enclosing edible seeds. They are usually green but can be yellow, brown or black. The texture is so adaptable that soya beans are frequently processed into a variety of foods. Soya beans – also known as edamame beans when eaten fresh from the pod – are consumed as an alternative to meat. They are the basis of soya milk, tofu, miso, tempeh and soya protein.

Origins

The soya bean plant is native to China, where ...