Pinto beans are tan-colored, oval-shaped beans with specks of reddish-brown. Metaphorically, each pinto bean resembles a painting, and in Spanish "pinto" means painted. Pinto beans are a staple in ...

Beans are full of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients that offer multiple health benefits. Here are some of the healthiest varieties to try.

"Pinto beans are a type of legume and a nutrient-packed powerhouse," Kathleen Garcia-Benson, RDN, CSSD, LD, NASM-CPT, NBC-HWC, a registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching. "While they are ...

Q. I hear a lot about black beans and garbanzo beans being used in healthy foods. What about pinto beans? How do they rank for nutrition? A. Pinto beans are the most popular dried beans in the United ...

Beans are a great way to increase protein intake without relying on heavy meats or dairy. For a senior diet, these five beans in particular are some of the best vegetable proteins around.

It’s bean harvest season in our part of the country, the best time of year to buy fresh dry beans from our local farmers. Fresh dry beans — is that a misnomer? Just how do pinto, black, great northern ...

As many of today’s busy consumers are getting upwards of half their daily calories from snacks, they’re demanding more than ever from the category. So newcomer Snack Out Loud saw an opportunity to ...

Pinto beans aren't the largest protein you'll find at the grocery store. Yet, size doesn't mean something lacks nutrients (see: blueberries). Are pinto beans good for you? You bet. "Pinto beans are a ...