beans ingredients and health pros and cons

Types of Beans:

Black beans
Kidney beans
Pinto beans
Lima beans
Navy beans
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
Green beans
Nutrition:

Protein
Fiber
Vitamins (e.g., vitamin C, vitamin K)
Minerals (e.g., iron, potassium)
Carbohydrates
Recipes:

Baked beans
Bean soup
Chili
Refried beans
Bean salad
Cultures and Cuisine:

Mexican cuisine
Brazilian feijoada
Asian stir-fried beans
Southern American cuisine
Health Benefits:

Weight management
Heart health
Digestive health
Diabetes management
Vegetarian and vegan protein source
Cooking and Preparation:

Soaking beans
Pressure cooking
Canning
Freezing
Bean sprouts
Bean Products:

Tofu (made from soybeans)
Bean paste
Hummus (made from chickpeas)
Bean flour
Gardening:

Growing beans
Bush beans
Pole beans
Companion planting
Cultural References:

"Beans, beans, the musical fruit..."
Jack and the Beanstalk (folklore)
Bean Varieties:

String beans
Fava beans
Adzuki beans
Butter beans