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Coffee is one of the world’s most beloved beverages, with over 2 billion cups consumed every day. And when it comes to coffee, arabica beans reign supreme. Accounting for 60-80% of global coffee production, arabica is the most popular and widely cultivated coffee species. But where exactly are these delicious beans grown? A Little Background … Read more

Not only does a home-cooked meal of rice and beans taste good, it can also be good for you. A plate of beans and rice will give you important nutrients like carbs, protein and fiber. So many people have asked if beans and rice are healthy. Like most foods, the answer depends on how often … Read more

If you want to learn how to use a pressure canner, green beans are a good first food to can. It’s a very beginner friendly project. You can pick or buy fresh green beans. Cut them into any length you like (I like about 2 inches), put them in a jar, and process them in … Read more

Atsome point, most of us Procaffeinators will ask what a coffee bean actually is. We need to take a close look at this little wonder to see what kind of fruit or nut it is. Is it a bean? A fruit? A berry? A nut? A legume? Or a seed? Let’s find out. We call … Read more

A simple recipe for deliciously creamy butter beans thats sure to satisfy. Serve over hot cooked rice and alongside your favorite cornbread or biscuits. Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are a delicious and nutritious legume that can be a great addition to many dishes. However, like other dried beans, lima beans require adequate … Read more

As part of a diet high in cruciferous vegetables, many people eat isothiocyanates and the glucosinolates that come before them. When plant cells are damaged, glucosinolates are released and converted to isothiocyanates by the enzyme myrosinase. Many isothiocyanates inhibit the neoplastic effects of various carcinogens at a number of organ sites. Consequently, these agents are … Read more

The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that can help you lose weight and improve health. It requires limiting net carbs, which is total carbs minus fiber, to 20-50 grams per day With this carb restriction, most beans and legumes are off the table This includes fava beans, also known as broad beans … Read more

In a sermon from 2010, Shirley Caesar was just trying to praise God. The pastor and gospel singer named her blessings, which were the “greens, beans, potatoes, tomatoes…” on her dinner table. In November, the internet turned that snippet into the viral Thanksgiving-themed “U Name It Challenge. ” Now, Caesar is going to court over … Read more

This easy and tasty Green Beans for a Crowd recipe gets its flavor from cooking them in bacon, onions, and apple cider vinegar. Green beans make for a nutritious crowd-pleasing side dish. When cooking for 20 people how many pounds of fresh green beans should you plan to prepare? Here’s a helpful guide to estimating … Read more

Navy beans are a versatile nutrient-dense legume that can be used in many dishes. Their creamy texture and mild flavor make navy beans an excellent addition to soups chilies, baked beans, salads, and more. But like any cooked food, they have a limited shelf life. So how long do cooked navy beans last in the … Read more