Phytoestrogen is naturally found in many plants. Dietitians explain the impact on cancer risk, menopause symptoms and who should avoid foods with plant estrogen.

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an indigenous and staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, but it has an enemy: an insect called the ...

Fiber- and antioxidant-rich chickpeas are dietitians’ favorite carb for gut health. Chickpeas may fight inflammation, improve ...

V ersatile, affordable, and wholesome, beans should be a fixture in everyone's pantry - and with over 400 different types of ...

We should eat less meat and more legumes, campaigns and dietary advice tell us. But how much is 'less'? Researchers have an answer.

Discover how black beans, chickpeas, lentils, pinto beans and kidney beans fight inflammation and may help reduce arthritis ...

Carbs have the greatest effect on blood sugar levels, but other nutrients also play a role. Saturated fat and sodium may ...

Just like beans, peas and lentils are packed with protein and antioxidant compounds. Why don’t we eat more of them?

Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe's food systems more environmentally friendly and ...

A 30-year study found that plant-rich diets and low intake of ultra-processed foods significantly improve the odds of healthy ...

Pantry staple lentils and beans share more in common than most foods, but there are some important distinctions between these two beloved legumes too.

However, different species of the two types of fish have unique qualities that make them easier to differentiate. Still, between size and looks, it would be hard to tell apart a herring or sardine ...