Legumes

Peas are funny little vegetables that come from the same plant family as beans and lentils. While they’re often grouped into a “plain Jane” side dish category, peas have a lot to offer nutritionally and for your health. And they can be delicious as well, despite what you might remember from your childhood.

There’s more to chickpeas than meets the eye, and the world seems to be noticing. Also known as garbanzos, chickpeas are a versatile source of plant protein and many other important nutrients. Read on to discover their health benefits and the best (and most delicious) ways to add them to your diet.

Soy is celebrated as a superfood by some who claim it can fight heart disease, hormone-related cancers, and osteoporosis while providing a potent plant-based protein source. But others tell us that it’s a central driver of breast cancer, thyroid problems, dementia, and environmental problems like deforestation. So what’s the truth? Is soy good for you? And what are the health and environmental consequences of consuming it? Here’s what you need to know about soy.

Peanut butter is a popular and well-loved food. It’s simple, easy to use, and pretty darn tasty. But is peanut butter good for you?

by Danielle Nierenberg and Emily Nink • Originally published by Food Tank 2016 is the United Nations International Year of Pulses...