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Shopping for Health: Beans, Peas, and Lentils

Lauren Foster andWendy Dahl


Release Date: 1/16/2023

Reviewed At: 6/30/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fs166-2011

Family and Consumer Sciences

Abstract

Beans are one of the most wholesome foods in nature. They come packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. Naturally low in fat, they contain no cholesterol and are very low in saturated fat. Some are also high in antioxidants. This 4-page fact sheet provides nutritional information and recipes.

About this Publication

This document is FSHN11-05 (the Spanish language version of this publication is FSHN11-5S: De compras para la salud: Frijoles, guisantes y lentejas), one of a series of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 2011. Revised May 2016, August 2019, and January 2023. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Mahan, L., Foster, L., & Dahl, W. (2011). Shopping for Health: Beans, Peas, and Lentils. EDIS, 2011(7), 3. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs166-2011

Authors

Lauren Foster
Lauren Foster
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University of Florida

former undergraduate student, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Wendy Dahl
Wendy Dahl
Specialist
University of Florida

professor and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

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