by Randall Beans | Feb 5, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating
Why should red, tomato-y chili get all the glory? It’s delicious in its own right, but all that beef and rich sauce can be heavy. Why not try something lighter this winter? White chicken chili has long been a favorite of ours, with its chicken stock base, tender...
by Randall Beans | Jan 14, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating |
Although we could eat chili any time of year, there’s something about cold weather that makes a big bowl of chili the perfect food for fall. While ground beef is a classic to go with bean chili, turkey offers a leaner alternative. Plus, we’ve got a...
by Randall Beans | Jan 14, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
We all know that beans taste great, but did you know eating beans might just save your life? New research indicates that a diet high in magnesium can significantly reduce your risk of stroke. Beans are one of the best sources of magnesium, with a cup of cooked pinto...
by Randall Beans | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog, Healthy Eating
Stuck in a side dish rut? Tired of the same old mac and cheese, rice or green bean side dishes? It’s time for something new and different. Beans make an ideal side dish. Their neutral flavor makes them a great way to showcase bold spices and fresh herbs, and...
by Randall Beans | Dec 4, 2014 | Blog, Healthy Eating
We could bend your ear off with the nutritional benefits of pinto beans, but we know you’re more interested in what things like manganese and molybdenum can actually do to help decrease the risk of disease than in their complicated scientific...