French bean pods on a plant A bean is the seed of plants in many genera of the legume family (Fabaceae) used as a vegetable for human consumption or animal feed. The seeds are sold fresh or preserved through drying (a pulse). Beans have been cultivated since the seventh millennium BCE in Thailand, and since the second millennium BCE in Europe and in Peru. Most beans, with the exception of peas ...

What’s the healthiest type of bean to eat? Why is it better to eat beans with rice? And how can you work more beans into your diet? Senior clinical dietitian Starla Garcia weighs in.

From adzuki to soybeans, we’re covering the most popular types of beans from A to Z in this helpful guide to beans and legumes!

29 Types Of Beans From A to Z (With Photos!) - Live Eat Learn

Bean, seed or seedpod of certain leguminous plants of the family Fabaceae. Edible beans are rich in protein and are used worldwide for cooking in either fresh or dried form. Learn more about the physical and nutritional characteristics of beans and some of the economically important species and varieties.

Beans provide protein, fiber, iron, and antioxidants. Find out how adding them to the diet can benefit a person’s health and how to cook them.