Soy comes from soybean, a legume family member native to central China. Soy plants are now grown across the globe with the United States being one of the largest soybean cultivators. It is the most complete protein source from vegetables. Complete...
The pinto bean, part of the Phaseolus vulgaris bean family, has been cultivated for thousands of years, mainly in the region now known as Mexico. "Pinto" is the Spanish word for "painted" and refers to the beans' mottled skin, which is similar to...
Beans are a valuable addition to your diet not only because they are inexpensive, but because they are such a nutritional powerhouse. Like other beans, refried beans contain carbohydrates, protein, fiber, minerals -- like magnesium, phosphate and...
Beans -- along with lentils, chick peas, split peas, and black-eyed peas -- are often referred to as starchy vegetables, but their formal title is legume. Beans make an excellent source of plant-based protein. Unlike animal meat sources of...
Garbanzo beans, also called chickpeas, are a nutritious protein source. At only 130 calories per half cup, they provide you with 6 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein, 35 percent of your recommended folate for the day and small amounts of other...
String beans, also known as green beans or snap beans, provide minimal protein compared with other vegetable protein sources. Because these beans contain so few calories and carbohydrates, however, you can eat them in larger portions, gaining more...
For people looking to boost their intake of healthy proteins, kidney beans make an excellent choice. One serving provides almost a third of your daily protein needs. Additionally, at 225 calories per serving, kidney beans contribute no dietary...
The most popular use for coffee beans is roasting them, grinding them and then filtering water through them to make coffee. Used this way, coffee beans yield little to no protein. The bean itself, however, does contain protein, whether you eat it...
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, are used in a number of Middle Eastern and African dishes. Like many beans, garbanzo beans contain healthy amounts of protein, as well as a number of other beneficial nutrients such as fiber. Dry edible...
Rice and beans are both nutritious yet inexpensive foods that, when combined, form a complete protein. Your body needs protein to build and repair tissue. Proteins are made up of building blocks called amino acids. There are eight essential amino...
Protein's structure is built from various combinations of amino acids -- the building blocks of protein. Of the 22 amino acids, 9 are considered essential because they cannot be created from parts of other amino acids. The human body is able to...
Soybeans are legumes that are rich in nutrients and high in protein. They have very little saturated fats and no cholesterol, making them a good choice for a heart-healthy diet. According the the United Soybean Board's 2010 National Report, 86...
With 4 cups of cooked beans providing approximately eight individual servings, naturally cholesterol-free dried beans supply a smorgasbord of health-enhancing nutrients for a very low cost. A prime source of low-fat protein, beans derive most...
Broad beans are also known as fava beans and horse beans and have a distinct green color. Broad beans are a protein-rich food that also provides carbohydrates with minimal fat.
Lean muscle benefits your body by creating a lean and toned appearance, boosting your metabolism and improving your strength. Your diet is intrinsic to supporting the development of lean muscle created through weight-bearing exercises. Choosing...
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, most adults require 8 g of protein for every 20 pounds of body weight. Protein is the building block for cells within the body and it promotes muscular health. Sources of protein include meat,...
Cherokee black beans get their name from the Trail of Tears, a forced migration during which Native Americans of the Cherokee tribe carried the beans to Oklahoma. The pods are green when young and turn purple as they mature. The young pod can be...
Like many beans, pinto beans are an excellent source of protein, minerals and B vitamins. They are also low in fat and sodium. Unless otherwise noted, all values below are for 1 cup of boiled beans, cooked without salt. Dietary reference intake...
When you've tried nearly everything to lose weight, eating beans might seem like a small sacrifice if it aids weight loss. Although beans are a nutritious source of lean protein that are low in calories, you will only lose weight if you substitute...
Amino acids are considered the building blocks of protein. Some amino acids can be made by your own body, while some, known as "essential" amino acids, must be absorbed from food. Animal sources contain "complete" proteins, meaning they contain...
Dried beans and other legumes are full of nutrients, providing fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates as well as necessary minerals and vitamins. Nutritionists recommend that you eat 1/2 cup a day of beans or other legumes, according to Donna...
Like most beans, fava beans are a low-fat source of protein. Boiled, unsalted fava beans are also high in some minerals and vitamins. One cup of fava beans provides almost one-third of the dietary reference intake, or DRI, of fiber for adults as...
The Indians of Central and South America first cultivated the common bean, writes nutrition educator Audrey Ensminger in "Foods and Nutrition Encyclopedia." Green shell beans, such as string beans or snap beans, are picked when fully grown, but...
Whether you are on a low-carbohydrate, high-protein or low-calorie diet, high-protein foods can help you lose weight because protein is a filling nutrient. The fat content of high-protein foods is important because fat contributes calories and...
The Vegetarian Resource Group says that beans are a good source of protein for people who are vegetarians. Being a vegetarian means that a person does not eat meat, and must get her protein from other sources. Beans that are high in protein...
Navy beans, a white variety of bean, finds use both plain and cooked into a range of recipes, from casseroles to soups. This bean can be a part of your diet, whether you're a vegetarian or a meat eater.
Bean flours offer all the benefits of beans -- protein, fiber and healthy nutrients. According to the Gluten Free Cooking School, 1/4 cup of bean flour has 110 to 120 calories. Fava flour and white bean flour have 8 grams of fiber in 1/4 cup....
High-protein vegetables can help you fulfill your daily protein needs. Men should get at least 56 g of protein each day, and women at least 46 g, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vegetable protein sources are typically...
When you think of diet foods, you probably don't think of beans. However, beans, like navy beans, have the potential to play a starring role in your weight-loss arsenal. Navy beans are the small, white beans commonly used to make baked beans. Also...
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