A new research tool predicts how changing your diet could add or subtract years from your life. Based on current evidence, the study found plant foods like beans, grains and nuts were healthiest.

However, it’s important to remember that overall dietary patterns and portion sizes play a key role in managing blood sugar.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Daily consumption of 1 cup of beans improved gut microbiome diversity and composition within 8 weeks. A return ...

New research shows that adding navy beans to one’s usual diet may be a viable dietary strategy for modulating the gut microbiome and regulating host markers associated with metabolic obesity and ...

Eating more chickpeas and beans on a daily basis could help in not only adding more fiber to your diet but is also linked to consuming more essential nutrients like magnesium, iron, folate, and ...

As a health writer, I speak to experts every day about the best ways to promote longevity and healthspan. In virtually every conversation I’m told to up my plant diversity; namely to eat more beans, ...

A kitchari cleanse is an eating plan that’s designed to reset your eating habits and give your body a break. The cleanse focuses only on a handful of easy-to-digest foods. Kitchari cleanses are common ...

Black and pinto beans are two of the most commonly purchased types of legumes in the United States. Both are rich in protein and fiber.

February is American Heart Month, and canned beans are a pantry staple that are perfect for both plant-based and heart-healthy eating. The possibilities are endless when you can choose from pinto ...

‘Thanks to enormous diversity, more than 400 varieties are used in culinary contexts, some of which are gorgeous to boot.’Illustration: Olivia Heller/The Guardian Beans are affordable, accessible and ...