In our article about health benefits of horse gram, we discussed about various health benefits of this not so popular lentil popular cultivated and consumed in India, tropical Africa and…Read more
When compared to the commonly consumed plant foods all over the world, beans seem to have a more health benefiting nutrient profile. They have high antioxidant properties and almost equal…Read more
Tarwi or Lupinus mutabilis is a South American plant that bears beautiful flowers and produces bean like seeds that are extremely nutritious. The tarwi plant can adapt to any temperate…Read more
Cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans are protein rich beans with a nutty flavor and great nutrient content. Regular consumption of these beans is found to offer many…Read more
Haricot beans, also known as navy beans, white beans, pea beans etc are small, dry and oval shaped beans that are commonly used for making baked beans, pies and soups.…Read more
Pearl millet is part of the millet family, more popular in parts of Africa and India. The pearl shaped grains are boon to people in drought prone regions of Africa…Read more
Lesser known Ragi or finger millet belongs to the same family of millet as Sorghum or Bajra. Finger millets are tiny red grains popularly used in staple diet in South…Read more
What is semolina? Semolina is pale yellow colored coarse flour made from durum wheat, which is used to make pasta, couscous, puddings, bread and breakfast cereals. Is semolina healthy? Incorporating…Read more
Many people start off their day with a hot bowl of cooked oatmeal. High in fiber and bursting with a wide range of nutrients, oats help to improve your health…Read more
Ahipa (Pachyrhizus ahipa), commonly known as the Andean yam bean or the Andean bean is a perennial legume, that produces tuberous roots. It is found growing in the Andean region…Read more
A highly versatile and nutritious cereal grain, barley is considered to be one of the healthiest foods in the world. It is a cereal grass that is found growing widely…Read more
Edamame beans are unripe and green soybeans that are fresh from the pod. Just like any other beans, edamame beans are also packed with nutrients that contribute to optimal health…Read more
Kamut or khorasan wheat is an ancient type of wheat grain which derives its name from a historical region of the present day Afghanistan known as khorasan. Although this wheat…Read more
Lima beans are one of the most ancient beans cultivated globally today. They are fond by many for it starchy and delicate flavor. Lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) are also popularly…Read more
An important ingredient in Indian cuisine, Vigna mungo or the black gram (commonly known as urad dal in India) is a type of lentil that is mostly cultivated in the…Read more