Pinto, navy, garbanzo, kidney, lima, cranberry, soy, red, black, green, lentil, fava, cannellini, mung… what do all these names have in common? Yes, they are types of beans!!! Well, there are about 400 types of beans to be exact but these are a few of the ones I have eaten. Do you have any favorites? Today is National Bean Day, and I thought I would share with you a little bean secret… Did you know that beans have been scientifically connected to longevity? That’s right, beans are really the magical “fruit” or legume!! Check out the following blog and discover why certain areas of the world are considered “blue zones” and what beans have to do with that.
Are Beans the Secret to Longevity?
