Their high fiber, vitamin, and mineral content make beans similar to vegetables. But beans are technically in their own group of plant food known as legumes. Many people find beans to be a delicious ...

The lowly bean has been boosted to star status. A ground-breaking study that looked at numerous foods says beans -- red, black, pinto, kidney-- are high-octane sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants ...

Over the years, scientists and nutrition experts have recommended eating five, seven, or even 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day for optimal health. If anything, the mantra when it came to ...

High-fiber foods can have many benefits, such as keeping the gut healthy, boosting heart health, and promoting weight loss. Vegetables, fruits, seeds, lentils, and other plant-based foods can add ...

BARCELONA, Spain—Eating more fruit, vegetables, and legumes is associated with a significantly lower risk of noncardiovascular and total mortality, according to results from the large Prospective ...

Here's another reason to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, as according to scientists, a plant-based diet may help to reduce the risk of a deadly heart failure. According to the study, ...

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are an umbrella term for disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They include coronary heart disease (CHD), cerebrovascular disease, and rheumatic heart disease and ...